LOCATION

KA¹U DISTRICT, ISLAND OF HAWAII

Ka¹u, at South Point, was the first place of landing for the Ancient Polynesians. This district is considered to be the spiritual heart of Hawaii and the home of the Volcano Goddess Pele. It is the largest land area in the archipelago, being the size of the entire island of Oahu, and being the most unpopulated in the state. Ka¹u is comprised primarily of spacious desert and dense rain forest, on the slopes of Mauna Loa, the largest mountain in the world. Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling¹s temple and meditation center is in a hidden valley on 30 acres of forested land in Wood Valley- Ka¹u, close to the town of Pahala, 28 miles south of Kilauea Volcano. Punalu¹u Black Sand Beach, the nesting ground of sea turtles is 10 minutes by car. Whittington Park and Green Sand Beach at South Point are also close by.

HOURS

Overnight Guests: On your 1st day, please arrive before nightfall so that you can find us without difficulty. Once checked in, guests are free to come & go as you please. 

Day Visitors:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Groups and Organizations: If you wish to visit as a group, and come for an outing, field trip, or organized event, PLEASE call: 808.928.8539 or  email: nechung@aloha.net  in advance to make arrangements. A suggestion of $5 donation per person is requested.

The temple is a privately supported non-profit organization. Upkeep of  the buildings and grounds are sustained by donations. Please give your support by making a generous offering.

DIRECTIONS

• From Hilo: South on Highway 11, 51 miles to Pahala (1 hr. 15 min.), after the 51-mile marker, turn Right into Pahala, go up to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn Right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road Left. The temple is the first building on your Right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.

• From Kailua-Kona: South on Highway 11, 74 miles to Pahala (2 hr. 15 min.), turn Left into Pahala, go up to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn Right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures, bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road Left. The temple is the first building on your Right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.

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