Shanti Stupa Tourism

Shanti Stupa is a white-domed Buddhist stupa located on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, in the Ladakh region of India. Inaugurated in 1991 by the 14th Dalai Lama, it's a symbol of the ties between Japan and India. Its construction was a collaborative effort between Japanese Buddhists and the Ladakh Buddhists. The stupa has become one of the most significant and magnificent monuments of peace in the Indian subcontinent. At a height of more than 3,000 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and the Leh Valley. The architecture of Shanti Stupa features a central golden Buddha image seated on a platform depicting the 'turning wheel of Dharma' (Dharmachakra). The stupa is illuminated at night and offers an ethereal sight against the stark backdrop of the Himalayas.