Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple Mysore

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I have been to quite a few monasteries but the Namdroling Monastery stands out because of its lovely vibrant colors. Not to be missed if going to Coorg. Dedicated to the teachings of wisdom and compassion of the Buddha and the palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. located amidst the Sandal groves  a 60 KMs from Kaveri Nisargadhama , few hours from Bangalore & Mysore in Karnataka  South India. Namdroling monastery was established by his Holliness Pema Norbu Rinpoche shortly after he came to India from Tibet with only 300 rupees in his hand and with just a handful of Monks, he laid the foundation stone of the three storied main temple that then covered an area of 80 sq feet. His Holliness the Dalai Lama Consecrated the spot and bequeathed the name "Namdroling Monastery". Today the Monastery is home to nearly 5000 Monks & nuns, renowned as a center for the pure upholding of the teachings of the Buddha. After vis...
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Mawsmai Cave Cherapunjee

During my four years of College life in Shillong, I used to frequently visit Cherapunjee and a matter of fact is that everytime I used to visit  Cherapunjee.I also Visited Mawsmai Cave.

No doubt waterfall, Clouds & Mountains are the key elements of Meghalaya's nature but Mawsmai Cave has its own value proving itself is one of the best Caves of Meghalaya.
The Mawsmai Cave opens at nearly 7 AM and close around 6:30 PM .
The parking of Vehicles cost is classified on the basis of 2 wheelers & 4 Wheelers whereby, the cost of 2 wheelers parking is Rs. 50/- approx and 4 Wheelers parking is around Rs.100/-.
There are various types of restaurant outside Mawsmai, Cave where you can find different kind of local food of Meghalaya.
Mawsmai Cave Entry Fees
The above- mentioned rates subjected to change.
Important:- One must leave Cave before 6:30 AM. Caves remains open on all day.

Perfect time to Visit:- December-June month.
                       Inside view of Cave

Out of the 10 longest Caves the first 9 are in Meghalaya and the 10th one is situated in Mizoram.
The longest Cave in Meghalaya is Krem Liat Prah in the Jaintia hills which is about 101,600 ft and the word Krem means Cave in the local language in Khasi.

Mawsmai Cave is at a Stone throw away from Sohra and is about 57 Km from Shillong in the little Village of Mawsmai. Contrary to the usual tourist spot the Mawsmai Cave was pretty deserted and only a few group were allowed to explore the cave earlier.
There is a short trek through the forest to reach Mawsmai Cave and the trek takes you through some mesmerizing view of the valley consisting full of waterfalls, during the monsoon and even has an Occasional Cafe playing Khasi Music.

Some of the offbeat shaft of the narrow tunnel inside the Mawsmai Cave were clearly marked as prohibited ares.
The excess to the main Cave system is safe and well marked by safety sign which were lit by artificial light to see the fossils. The fossils was of prehistoric Creatures preserved in time on the walls of the Cave.

Khublei.

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