Travel

Every Sunday, my uncle and I visit a new location. This time, we went to Menri Monastery Solan, which is located in the village of Dalonji in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Locals refer to it as the Tibetan monastery. It is the second-oldest Bon monastery in the world. This destination was on my travel bucket list. I had always wanted to visit this place, and I had a great time there. Along with my uncle, I went on a bike ride to the monastery, which featured stunning surroundings and striking architecture. From every angle, the vivid colours of the monastery's structures contrasted with the blue skies and various tones of green, creating a tranquil scene.

Gongs ring occasionally, but otherwise there is complete silence. The Menri monastery is surrounded by lush green hills, beautiful flowers, and flora. It is located in a serene area. Menri monastery gets its name, which means "medicine mountain," from the mountains that surround and back up to the monastery, which are home to several medicinal plants and springs.

The architecture of Monastry consists of several structures constructed in the Tibetan style, such as the main temple, the nunnery, the Bon Dialectic School, the library, and the dormitories for the monks. With its well-kept gardens and striking statue of Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, the monastery is quite a sight.

The custom of walking around the monastery anticlockwise is one thing that I thought was fascinating. The explanation for this was twofold: first, one monk told me that we always read from the left side of the page rather than the right. Secondly, my uncle claimed that if you could walk anticlockwise, you would eventually meet your master. I found it to be really fascinating.

 

This is a beautiful place that attracts a lot of visitors, both foreign and domestic. The tranquilly of this monastery is what makes it so amazing. This should be on your travel list if you're tired of the city. I have never visited a spot so tranquil as this one.

 

We've heard that there are lively celebrations on New Year's Eve, including the Cham and Bon dances, so I really hope we can visit during that period.