Located at an altitude of 4267 meters, Shanti Stupa at Leh is a popular location attracting devotees and tourists alike. With an eye catchy architecture with scenic backdrops, Shanti Stupa is the location where you find the absolute inner peace. The view from the temple is so extraordinary that the beauty of Leh is in its most unspoiled form.

The structure is built on behalf of the Peace Pagoda Mission from Japan. Shanti Stupa is erected to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and was built by the Japanese Buddhist Bikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The structure houses relics of Buddha, wonderful golden Buddha statue and many reliefs narrating significant events in Buddha’s life. Meditating Buddha reliefs are so soothing to watch.

Best Time To Visit Shanti Stupa - Leh Temple:

Plan to visit Leh between April and June , as the climate will be at its best. 9

Things to Remember While visiting Shanti Stupa - Leh:

1. It is better to travel by an early flight so as to reach Leh by the time when sun rises with all its beauty, truly a gorgeous sight to behold.
2. Allow yourself to get acclimatized to Leh’s climatic conditions.
3. Keep warm clothes handy
4. Carry photocopies of your identification documents and you may face slow internet connectivity.
5. Moonless nights are most wonderful with stars shining brightest.

Tourist attractions near Shanti Stupa - Leh:

• Hemis Monastery - the wealthiest and biggest 11th century Tibetan monastery, popular for the Hemis festival.
• Leh Palace – a 15th century palace, though ruined houses a museum and most prominently the 450 years old Chinese thangka paintings.
• Hall of Fame Museum – you can know more about Ladakh and the museum is maintained by Indian Army
• Khardung La – World’s Highest motorable pass, an all-time favorite for adventure lovers
• Leh Market – Tibetan bazaars and Souvenir shops, also shops with lovely local cuisines

How to Reach Shanti Stupa - Leh? :

By Air:Leh has its own airport with direct connectivity from Delhi, Mumbai and Srinagar

By Train :Leh does not have rail terminus. From the railheads of Pathankot, chandigarh, Kalka and Jammu Tawi, you can hire cabs or board public transportation to reach Leh.

By Road :You can either choose between Leh-Srinagar or Leh-Manali route to reach the destination in a hassle-free road trip.