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Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery is located to the west of the Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Namdroling Monastery also known as Golden Temple is situated here. It is a beautiful temple with Tibetan mythology paintings and the idols of the Buddha covered in gold. The Bell, the golden deer on the rooftop and the work on the pagoda of the Namdroling monastery are breathtaking. The monks, the shopping mall nearby selling Tibetan knick knacks, the weather, the golden temple itself, Buddhists chanting and clanging of the bell will make you feel that you are in Tibet.
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7.00 am to 8.00 pm
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mysore is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mysore by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : There is an excellent bus service provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Vanities of tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore and fare is about Rs 4 to 5 per km.
Train : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore, which is 140 km away. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Direct trains are also available from Mumbai (Ajmer Ex), Delhi (Swarna Jayanti Ex), Kolkata (Howrah-Mysore Ex) and many other cities from all parts of the country. Mysore railway station- 0821-2521751.
Air : Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected only to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Mysore which costs about Rs 4,000 for a round trip. Mandakalli Airport (Mysore Airport): 0821 259 6802.
Others : Tongas are horse driven carts that are also means of transport in Mysore. They will take you around the city but at slow and steady pace. If you want a close look at the city and catch some rare sights that you would not otherwise see then you could try this mode of transport.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire : 101.
- Ambulance :102.