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Ashwin Shenoy
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    A good way to fit it all in is to leave Yuksom around 5:30 am. That way you’ll hit Dubdi before the mist lifts and the gold leaf on the murals catches a soft glow. After the main hall, ask a local guide to show the older prayer hall that predates the 1950s renovation it gives a clear view of the original 1701 layout. Then stop for coffee at The Elgin Mount Pandim Pelling, just a short walk away, before heading back to Yuksom.

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