About Buddha Temple, Dehradun

Buddha Temple, formally known as Mindrolling Monastery, is a Buddhist religious site in the city of Dehradun. Located at the foot of the Shivalik Range, it is known for its 115-feet-tall statue of Padmasambhava. The three main sections within the monastery or gompa are Ngedon Gatsal Ling (main hall), the Padmasambhava statue and the 185-feet-tall and 100-feet-wide Great Peace Stupa, which also has depictions of Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. Lots of people opt for hotels in Dehradun near Buddha Temple to pay their respect to the deities and see colourful Tibetan artworks, including murals and thangkas.

Shopping and Dining around Buddha Temple

There are several shopping places near Buddha temple hotels, where travellers can pick up a variety of stuff. The most popular markets in Dehradun are Paltan Bazaar, Tibetan Market, Rajpur Road market, Astley Hall, Indira Market, Connaught Place, Gandhi Road market, Arhat Bazaar, Pacific Mall, Crossroads Mall, Landor Bazaar and Mall Road. K Tensing, C’ Town, Gadhe Restaurant, Pema Restaurant, Richy Rich, Ping Pong Restaurant, Ugen Sonam Cafe, Amdo Samdup Restaurant, Vimla Mess and Peace Shop and Restaurant are among the most popular dining venues near the temple.

Places to Visit around Buddha Temple

Apart from the gompa, you can also visit several other points of interest in Dehradun. The most popular ones are Forest Research Institute (11.1 km), Tapkeshwar Temple (13.1 km), Tapovan (16.6 km), Robber’s Cave (16.6 km), Malsi Deer Park (18.6 km), Shikhra Falls (22 km), Sahastradhara (23.3 km) and Lacchiwala (23.3 km). Several hotels near Buddha Temple, Dehradun have a travel desk, which help guests with sightseeing tours to all these places. If you have an additional day or two, do not forget to go on a memorable weekend getaway from Dehradun to Mussoorie (31.8 km), Dhanaulti (41.3 km), Rishikesh (44.1 km), Haridwar (54.1 km), Rajaji National Park (61.2 km) or Chakrata (88.4 km).

How to Reach Buddha Temple

It is quite easy to reach hotels near Buddha Temple by road from all across the city. Dehradun Railway Station, which is 8.6 km, is well connected to all major cities and towns, such as Delhi, Indore, Ujjain, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Puri, Amritsar, Varanasi and Kolkata. Jolly Grant Airport, one of the two main air transit hubs in the state of Uttarakhand, is 33.5 km away, and it can be reached in around 1 hour 10 minutes by cab. Dehradun Inter-State Bus Terminal, which is served by private as well as state-run buses, is at a distance of 4.3 km. National Highway 307 and Selection Board Road are the major thoroughfares connecting the area to the rest of the city.

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