Shanti Stupa of Ladakh is located on the hilltop at Changspa. It can be reached quite easily from the Fort Road. The Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Shanti Stupa in the year 1985.
A magnificent white-domed structure, the Shanti Stupa of Leh Ladakh offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. The stupa looks best at night, when it is beautifully illuminated with glittering lights. A large number of tourists come to Ladakh every year to visit this amazing stupa.
Founded In: 1985
Founded By: The Japanese for World Peace (a Japanese Buddhist organization)
Monasteries
Alchi Gompa | Bardan Monastery | Chemrey Gompa | Diskit and Hundur Gompa | Hemis Monastery | Karsha Monastery | Lamayuru Monastery | Likir Gompa | Mashro Gompa | Matho Gompa | Namgyal Tsemo Gompa | Phyang Monastery | Phugtal Gompa | Rangdum Gompa | Rhizong Gompa | Sani Monastery | Sankar Monastery | Shanti Stupa | Shey Monastery | Spituk Gompa | Stakna Gompa | Stok Gompa | Stongde Monastery | Takthok Monastery | Thiksey Gompa | Zongkul Monastery
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