Shanti Stupa
- Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura .
- The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself .
- The stupa has become a tourist attraction not only due to its religious significance but also due to its location which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Tourist attraction
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| View from Shanti Stupa |
- Since its inauguration, Shanti Stupa has become a popular tourist attraction.
- The Shanti Stupa overlooks the city of Leh, providing panoramic views of the city, the village of Changspa, Namgyal Tsemo in the distance and the surrounding mountains.
- Sunrise and sunset are considered to provide the best views from Shanti Stupa.
- The stupa is illuminated with lights at night.
- The stupa is open for tourists between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.