Vietnam, an Indian's Eye View: Huong (perfume) Pagoda

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Huong (perfume) Pagoda

One among the largest and unique religious sites comprises of Huong Pagoda. The delightful and glamorous view of this Pagoda adds up the value when reaching to Pagoda itself becomes so adventurous and alluring.

Located around 60km South West of Hanoi, the pagoda is built in the limestone cliff of Perfume Mount. It is located in Ben Duc province and takes 2 hour to go to Ben Duc. Your journey does not end here in spite you can say this is the starting point to reach Pagoda.

You can go to ben duc in your personal vehicle or a car can also be rented. The local tours and travels also organizes it in a well professional manner. From Ben Duc you need to take a boat. As soon as the boat starts moving on Day river you will be astonished with the beauty of nature. small hills will be covering you from both the sides and your small boat will be moving along with many other boats. A drizzle may add your ecstasy to your zenith if you are lucky enough. After a 40-45 minute of romantic and scenic boat ride you will reach in the foothill of huong Mount.
There are a number of restaurants down at the foothill. Many unseen and rare animals as well as birds can be seen here hanging upside down for their meat. If you are a vegetarian, carrying your own food will be better idea. All the restaurants will be swarming with people.If your trip is organised by your tour and travels agent they will arrange your food in one of these restaurants.

At this point you can Den Trinh(presentation shrine). The large shrine have a gate with two kneeling elephants. Trekking uphill will be tiring but not complex. A artificial trekking path is constructed to make the transition easy. On the way you can find shops on both the side.
On the way you can find Thien Tru Pagoda also known as heaven kitchen pagoda.
After crossing Thien Tru Pagoda you will reach Huong tich Cave. It is in the center of chua huong complex. The mouth if the cave is appearance of open mouth of dragon with Chinese characters carved on it. Inside cave there are many statues. There is large statue of lord Buddha.