7Taung Kalat

Located in Myanmar and perched atop a long extinct volcano, Taung Kalat monastery is a Buddhist monastery built in the 19th century. The term itself means “Pedestal Hill” and lies southwest of Mount Popa, which is in Central Burma.

One has to climb 777 steps to reach the monastery. The monastery is renowned for its golden stupas, and also two important festivals celebrated during May and June as well as November and December sometimes. Also, the Burmese New Year known as the “Thingyan Festival,” falls in April.

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