Nagarkot Buddha Peace Garden

Nagarkot


If you like climbing Mayan pyramids you will enjoy the steep climb up the stone steps to the garden atop this shrine. The central attraction is a massive gold Buddha, although the views of the adjacent valley, a community forest, aren't bad either. There are plans to build a monastery further up the mountain.


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