Overview
Bylakuppe is one of the largest Tibetan settlements outside Tibet, founded in 1961 on former grazing land. The town is dominated by three major monasteries—Namdroling, Sera, and Sakya—housing nearly 10,000 monks across 3,000 acres.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
Yiga Cheoling guesthouse at Sera Monastery offers free WiFi. The Tibet Network internet café in Bylakuppe provides connectivity.
Money
Currency is Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs available in Kushal Nagar. Monastery guesthouses are cash-only.
Packing
Bring modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Monastery grounds involve walking on uneven paths.
Transport
All buses from Bangalore and Mysore stop at Kushal Nagar, 6 km from Bylakuppe. Auto rickshaws wait 24/7 at the Kushal Nagar bus stop.