Coorg · Sightseeing
Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), Coorg is a visitor attraction in Coorg. It is open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; prayers in the morning and evening. Entry costs Free for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours. The best time to visit is October – March.
The largest Nyingma teaching centre outside Tibet, at the Bylakuppe settlement — a vast prayer hall with three gilded Buddha statues nearly 20 metres tall, vivid murals, and thousands of resident monks and nuns.
Tip: Time your visit for the monks’ prayer session — the sound in the main hall is extraordinary.
| Timings | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; prayers in the morning and evening |
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| Time required | 1 to 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | October – March |
| Location | Arlikumari, Aralikumari, Karnataka 571104 |
| How to reach | Bylakuppe, ~34 km from Madikeri |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Namdroling Monastery is generally open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; prayers in the morning and evening. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Namdroling Monastery is around Free for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Namdroling Monastery is October – March.
You would typically need about 1 to 2 hours to explore Namdroling Monastery comfortably.
Bylakuppe, ~34 km from Madikeri. It is one of the most-visited places in Coorg.
Yes. Namdroling Monastery is a popular stop on our Coorg tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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