Shanti Stupa, Leh Ladakh
Shanti Stupa, Leh Ladakh
The Shanti Stupa in Leh is a magnificent white Buddhist monument perched on a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet. It is a religious site for Buddhists as it houses the Buddha's relics, which were consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It was consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It is also popular with tourists as it offers sweeping views of Leh and the nearby village of Changspa. The Shanti Stupa looks particularly beautiful on the night of the full moon, when it is naturally illuminated by moonlight.
The Shanti Stupa was built in 1991 by the Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. It was built jointly by the Japanese and Ladakhi Buddhists to celebrate the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace. It is part of the Peace Pagoda Mission, which aims to spread peace through the preaching of the Buddha. The Shanti Stupa is a perfect place for those who seek peace by offering prayers to God and for those who want to be enchanted by the wondrous beauty of nature.
Other destinations to travel at Ladakh & Near Ladakh
- Pangong Lake Ladaka
- Khardung La weather and best time to visit
- Hundar in the Nubra
- Sangam, Leh Ladakh
- Shanti Stupa, Leh Ladakh
- Tso Moriri, Leh Ladakh
- Magnetic hills, Ladkh
- Hall of Fame Museum, Leh Ladakh
- Thiksey Monastery, Leh Ladakh
- Zanskar Valley, Leh Ladakh
- The Chadar Trek, Ladakh
- Shey Monastery and Palace, Leh Ladakh
- Stok Palace, Leh Ladakh
- Hemis Monastery, Hemis
- Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Leh Ladakh
- Kargil Travelling and Tours
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