Temple clusters are quite a stunning sight. One can simply marvel at the architecture of the bygone era. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, Indonesia’s Borobudur and Prambanan, India’s Great Living Chola Temples, Myanmar’s Bagan and many more are some of the famous ones in Asia. But, the surprise is that the largest temple cluster that I have seen is one of the less known ones. It is called the Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda complex and it is located in the Inle Lake of the Shan state of Burma.
It takes a trek or a boat ride to reach this temple complex. The beauty of this place is that it has more than 400 temples in a super small area. While I was at ground level, I continuously kept getting lost both in my path as well as in my head as the beauty was un-paralleled. It was only when I climbed a nearby hill that I actually could make sense of its sheer numbers. Have you seen such a large temple cluster before?
I remember your suggestion about finding the right vantage point to get this view. And it was well worth the effort required.
ReplyDeleteWould love to go here sometime
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ReplyDeleteof the lady on her boat with her products for sale, so colorful and the expression
on her face. I love it!
Interesting perspective. I don't think many travellers see Bangkok through the eyes of Chao Phraya. Nice post, Sankara.
ReplyDeleteThat looks magnificent!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! Looks similar to our own Palitana or Sonagiri
ReplyDeleteBangkok from the river is a must do according to me.
ReplyDeleteAin't it?
ReplyDelete:-) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suki!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am sure you will love it. Temples, floating gardens, boat rides, floating villages...this place is sensational.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am happy the tip helped. :-D
ReplyDeleteThailand is one of the good tourist attraction and BangKok is one of the beautiful city in Thailand.... I like this post.... Nice Post Sankara.....
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