Shanti Stupa
Located in the Trans Himalayan region of India, Leh Ladakh is a spectacular destination in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Fast becoming the most frequented adventure zone in the world, Leh and Ladakh has a lot to offer for tourists, from age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure opportunities.
The historic monasteries in Ladakh are also known as 'Gompas' and they mark the places where Buddhist monks and nuns live, study, and practice their religion. The Shanti Stupa in Changspa is one of the most revered monasteries in Ladakh.
Shanti Stupa (Holy Pagoda) is an impressive white-domed structure located on a hilltop at Changspa in Ladakh. Built by a Japanese Buddhist organization named 'The Japanese for World Peace' - the stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama in 1985. Built in commemoration of 2500 years of the spread of Buddhism, Shanti Stupa was aimed at promoting World Peace.
A magnificent white-domed structure which is wonderfully illuminated at nights, Shanti Stupa is one of the chief tourist attractions of Ladakh.
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Its exquisite architecture is marveled by every visitor. The sides of the stupa are adorned with gilt panels depicting events from the life of the Buddha. One of the few monuments erected around India by the 'Peace Sect' of Japanese Buddhists, Shanti Stupa is a must-visit site on any tour to Ladakh.
Shanti Stupa offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset from within its boundaries. The site looks best in the evenings, when it gets beautifully illuminated by glittering lights. The drums played during evening 'pujas' lend an exceptionally spiritual aura to the ambience.
The Shanti Stupa can be reached through a steep flight of steps or by a 3 km route from the Fort Road.
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