Chandragiri · Gajapati, Odisha
Stays, rides and local journeys around Dundul Raptenling Monastery will soon be bookable here in one place. While we prepare, here is what to know — and a way to hear the moment booking opens.
Where to stay
Guest houses, family homestays and simple hostels around the Tibetan settlement at Chandragiri — some within walking distance of the monastery gate, others a short ride into the hills.
Room booking opens soon
Getting here
Airport and station transfers, day trips around Zangdok Palri and round-trip or custom routes — arranged in advance with the fare agreed up front.
Ride booking opens soon
Explore the region
The Tibetan settlement, waterfalls, hills and ancient Buddhist sites — each a half- or full-day trip. Guided day trips will be bookable at launch.
Known as Phuntsokling, “Land of Happiness and Plenty”, this Tibetan refugee community was established in 1963 after the Chinese invasion of Tibet. Home to thousands of Tibetans across several camps in the Eastern Ghats, it is known for agriculture, handicrafts and the nearby Padmasambhava Mahavihara monastery at Jirang.
A beautiful natural attraction in Gajapati district. Surrounded by green forests and hills, it is a peaceful place known for its scenic beauty and refreshing atmosphere.
A forested 1,500 m peak in the Eastern Ghats, steeped in Ramayana and Mahabharata legends, with ancient Jain temple ruins and a Shiva shrine. A popular trekking and pilgrimage destination known for its cool climate and scenic trails.
An ancient Buddhist heritage site in Jajpur district, renowned for its monasteries, stupas and exquisite sculptures. Flourishing between the 5th and 12th centuries CE, it was a major centre of Vajrayana Buddhism and forms Odisha’s “Diamond Triangle” with Udayagiri and Lalitgiri.
Booking is coming soon
Leave your email and we will write once stays, rides and day trips can be booked online — well ahead of the consecration in March 2028.
For foreign nationals
Visitors to the Tibetan settlement in Odisha may need a Protected Area Permit before arrival. Read who needs one, what to prepare, and how our team can help with your application.