He also built Samphel Rinchenling, the first hilltop temple, beside the castle.

This hilltop temple is accessed by 210 steps.

The next and third day brought a scenic ride through southern Thailand passing rural villages, hilltop temples and strange rocky outcrops.

Overlooking the garden is the hilltop temple, crowned by a gilded lotus, where anyone can attend the lectures, meditations and services.

Oriented toward the east, the hilltop temple is enclosed by a wall built of laterite blocks.

Another hilltop temple is known for its view of surrounding lands.

A walk up to the hilltop temple behind the hotel will provide a great view of this sweeping valley surrounded by mountains.

Balamurugan Adimaigal developed the hilltop temple in 1968, also founding a hospital and school with community involvement.

It is situated about 5 km south west of Guntur and is also known as Narasinghapuram after a nearby hilltop temple.

Also, this hilltop temple affords an exceptional aerial view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys.