Bylakuppe , Coorg
About Bylakuppe
Bylakuppe is a Tibetan settlement, established in the 1960’s as a result of the political situation in Tibet and China.
Wandering among the prayer flags and visiting the monasteries are popular activities in this Tibetan centered settlement. Rent a bicycle and carefully explore the hills or the town.
Various Indian and Tibetan foods are available around the town. Alternatively, to save cash and eat alongside monks, head to the Namdroling Monastery Restaurant. Those looking for souvenirs will find small stalls near the monasteries selling souvenirs and handicrafts.
It is possible to stay cheaply in the monastery run rooms and guesthouses.
Those looking for something different should head to the Sera Mey and Sera Jay monasteries, or forget the monasteries altogether and try talking to the locals who inhabit the town.
Though Dharamsala is more famous internationally, Bylakuppe is the largest settlement for Tibetans in India. It is also probably one of the best places in South India to try Tibetan food.
Take all of the normal precautions to ensure your safety. Also remember to dress respectfully, particularly when visiting the monasteries but also around the town. Shoes should be removed before entering the temples.
Bylakuppe can be reached by a combination of train and bus from Mysore. Get the bus to Kushal Nagar, and from there take a taxi or auto rickshaw. The price of rickshaws doubles in the evenings. Buses to Kushal Nagar are also available from Mangalore.
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Places to Visit near Bylakuppe
Namdroling Monastery, Karnataka
6.5 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Built in traditional Tibetan style, this temple is the exception rather than the rule in South India. It is, though, what you would expect to find...
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Kushalnagar, Karnataka
11 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Kushalnagar located near the Cauvery River in Kodagu district is famous for Cauvery Nisargadhama, Harangi and Dubare. Check out the tree top...
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Nisargadhama, Karnataka
13.7 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Perched amidst of lush bamboo groves and gushing Cauvery River, Nisargadhama Ecological Park should not be missed by nature lovers. This wildlife...
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Harangi Dam, Karnataka
19 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Harangi Dam or Reservoir is a masonry dam constructed across river Harangi. Harangi River, which is a tributary of river Cauvery, originates from...
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Dubare Elephant Camp, Karnataka
25.6 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Dubare Elephant Camp is famous for the elephant camp here. Pack your trunk and get trumpeting down to Dubare. The camp is located in the Coorg...
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Belur Golf Club, Karnataka
30.6 km from Bylakuppe - See map
If you fancy playing a few holes, head to the Coorg town of Somwarpet. Beelur Golf Club is eight kilometers from the town. It is a private golf...
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Pollibetta, Karnataka
39 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Pollibetta is a coffee growing estate and is a place to simply enjoy the scenery of the lovely green plantations around. Also famous as the...
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Gaddige, Tamil Nadu
39.9 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Being one kilometer away from Madikeri, this is one spot that could be explored in the same day as Abbey Falls. It is the mausoleum of former...
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Omkareshwara Temple, Karnataka
40.5 km from Bylakuppe - See map
This temple can be found in Madikeri, Coorg. The story behind this place is that the king had a Brahmin killed for his personal political gain....
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Abbey Falls, Karnataka
45.4 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Through the coffee and spice estates, past the smell of the pepper vines, the still drifting mists rest above the crescendo of Abbey Falls. These...
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Abbey Falls, Karnataka
45.4 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Through the coffee and spice estates, past the smell of the pepper vines, the still drifting mists rest above the crescendo of Abbey Falls. These...
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Chunchanakatte Falls, Karnataka
53.8 km from Bylakuppe - See map
Gushing from an altitude of 20 meters, Chunchanakette falls are on the Cauvery River where it splits as two streams at this place and blend as one...
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