Trek Off In To The Unbeaten Path When You Visit
January 29th, 2010 | 
Author: Trek Off In To The Unbeaten Path When You Visit The Perfume Pagoda
The Perfume Pagoda is 70 kilometers out of Hanoi on Huong Son Mountain perched on limestone rocks. The temple is set in mystical and beautiful surroundings that are bound to make you stop and stare. The only way to reach the Perfum Pagoda is by a rowed boat that takes you 45 minutes to reach the temple through a poetic stream.
The stream is edged by grass small paths rice paddy and a sprinkling of temples. The Perfume Pagoda is open to tourists and is considered a pilgrimage or a place of worship to locals. A traditional pilgrimage to the temple would last for 3 days as you pray at each of the shrines and temples along the way. The first stop on the series of temples along the way is the Den Trinh which means The Shrine for First Presenting. At this shrine pilgrims would burn incense stick to seek acknowledgement of their presence from the deities while praying for prosperous year ahead and a good trip. The focal point of this trail of shrines and temples is the main grotto of Huong Tich.
Reaching the grotto is an uphill climb which can take you an hour on average to reach. The road to the top is paved with flat and sometimes slipper stones that have been laid thousands of years ago. The climb to the top will give an eyeful of panorama along with the added bonus of a heart pumping trek. Rub shoulders with the local farmers as they skitter past you balancing their produce of fruit and herbs while you precociously climb each step. At the apex of the mountain is the Perfume Pagoda which is highly decorative. Legend has it that the grotto is considered a miracle and brings good luck.
Stay in Hanoi and take a 2 hour drive to reach the Perfume Pagoda. Find the right Hanoi serviced accommodation that provides with all the comforts and amenities to make your holiday or business visit an enjoyable one. Somerset Grand Hanoi is a commendable hotel that offers the comforts and spaciousness of a supreme Hanoi serviced apartment.
About the writer: Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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