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SHANTI STUPA: LADAKH TRAVEL GUIDE

The face of the Ladakh Tourism, the white-domes Shanti Stupa was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura as a part of the Peace Pagoda mission. The stupa is a symbol of the ties between the people of Japan and Ladakh. Within the stupa, there are relics of the Buddha, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama. The stupa is spread over two levels. First level has Buddha idol, and second features relics depicting the "birth" of Buddha, the death of Buddha (mahanirvana) and Buddha "defeating the devils" while meditating.

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Things to Do and See in and around

One can also visit the Leh Palace, which is quite close to the Shanti Stupa. Don't forget to click some amazing pictures against the backdrop of the stupa. From here, the view of Leh is extremely beautiful. Tourists can also consider visiting the market nearby the Shanti Stupa to pick some local handicrafts.

Best time to visit

July to september will be the best times to plan a trip to the Shanti Stupa as the roads are clear. The day remains warm and sunny with a sudden dip in temperatures towards the evening.

Timings:

05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Open all days

The finer architectural details of Shanti Stupa

The stupa is built as a two-level structure. In the first level, a central golden Buddha image sits on a platform depicting the turning wheel of Dharma (Dharmacakra). The second level has reliefs depicting the birth of Buddha, the death of Buddha (mahanirvana) and Buddha defeating the devils while meditating. Both levels feature a series of smaller meditating Buddha reliefs.

Getting There

Located at an altitude of 3,609 metres (11,841 ft), Shanti Stupa can be reached by car or by climbing a series of 500 steep steps to the hilltop. Closest landmark to the Shantii Stupa is Leh Palace.

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