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If you want the fastest route, a prepaid taxi from the Mysore bus station will get you there in about 90 minutes. The drive is mostly on NH 275, so you won’t hit heavy traffic. Once you arrive, head straight to the monastery’s main courtyard the statues of the Dalai Lama and the prayer flag wall are a quick visual treat. If you have a little extra time, the small museum on the left side of the complex shows Tibetan thangka paintings and ritual items. This lets you see the key highlights before you need to leave.