Kushalnagar Things to Do

This monastery in Bylekuppe showcases the wonderful Tibetan culture.The Government of India has welcomed Tibetan settlers who fled Tibet due to persecution and granted them a vast area in Kushalnagar to continue with their culture and lifestyle . The Namdroling monastery is the centrepiece of the massive settlement .You will get to move around in the monastery and interact with the inmates .

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If time permits , sit by the banks of the Kaveri and you will find how soothing it is.The 2 places you could do it are at the Nisargadhama .Whiole we were there the water level was very low and as such, it did not have the feel of a river in full flow, but still the greenary and the fish nibbling aat your toes was very relaxing and a getaway from the heat.

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Dubare Elephant Camp is located near Madikeri in the Kodagu District of Karnataka. It is located on the other side of the river and accessible by a small boat ride.
The Karnataka Forest Department has about 150 Elephants in various camps and Dubare has been historically an important camp.The Elephants for the famous Mysore Dassehra were trained at Dubare elephant camp.
The elephant camp is a project undertaken by forest department and jungle lodges and resorts. This camp has plenty of elephants which are trained under naturalists.

A trained Naturalist is at hand to explain the various aspects of Elephant history, ecology and biology. The visitor can not only observe and learn but also participate in various activities involving Elephants.

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We went around the other smaller monasteries around. One of them we the students were reciting their scriptures accompanied by the gongs. One of the smaller monasteries had five gold plated statues, we couldn't figure out what they were. This place is a must visit. There are no places to eat around. It would be better to carry some light eatables.

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A beautiful Monastery with three large and imposing Golden Buddha statues and in a serene setting beckons you. The temple has 62 feet Buddha statues covered with gold plates is a wonderful sight anytime.

The highlight of this town is the Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery & Golden temple. Lama . The monastery is home to a sangha community of over five thousand lamas (both monks and nuns), a religious college (or shedra) and hospital.

It consists of a number of small camps/agricultural settlements close to each other, and has a number of smaller monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

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This whole area started out (and still is to some degree) as a refugee camp for Tibetan people escaping the events in there homeland. Literally hundreds of monks where walking about, busy or not, doing their own thing.
The Buddhist monastery is quite inspiring .The temples we saw were done very well. We Every one is were free to walk about as they pleased. We found the "blue cushions" situated inside each temple. These are for guests.
In the main building one can see three huge statues, all with gold cladding, with Buddha in the center, Guru Rinpoche on his left and Buddha Amitayus on his right. However we could not go close as the "CHEIF MINISTER OF CHATTISGARH" was present and the area was closed to the public!

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After the Chinese took over Tibet, the refugees were settled at Bylakuppe Near Kushalnagar and the Buddhist Monastery was re-established here in 1972. It houses over 250 monks today. The monastery not only attracts large number of young Tibetans seeking enlightenment and education, but also draws huge tourists from all over India and abroad.

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forest resort just 2kms from Kushalnagar and 30 kms from Madikeri. A wild life sanctuary of its own kind. One word to explain Nisargadhama “Awesome”. One can find deer, elephants, peacocks and some other usual wild animals if lucky. One can take a ride on the elephant around the resort for a small price.
The area is dotted with cute bamboo shelters where one can rest.There is a small cafetaria and Public toilets which are very clean