Taung Kalat, Buddhist monastery on volcanic plug in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
The monastery rises 225 meters above ground level on a natural volcanic formation, containing multiple temple buildings and religious structures.
The religious complex originated when a monk named Popa Medaw established meditation practices at this elevated location centuries before present day.
The temple holds numerous shrines dedicated to nat spirits, representing the connection between traditional Myanmar spirituality and Buddhist practices.
Visitors need to climb 777 steps to reach the monastery summit, with the November to February period offering the most favorable weather conditions.
The monastery stands on a solitary volcanic plug near Mount Popa, an extinct volcano that shapes the surrounding geological landscape.
Location: Mandalay Region
GPS coordinates: 20.91305,95.20853
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:29
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