World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa)

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World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) is placed at West side of Phewa Tal, Pokhara, Nepal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) is balanced on a slim ridge high on top of Phewa Tal, the brilliant-white Shanti Stupa in Pokhara could be a large Buddhist stupa that was made by Buddhist monks from the japanese Nipponzan Myōhōji organisation. Besides being a formidable sight in itself, the shrine could be a viewpoint that offers spectacular views of the Annapurna vary and Pokhara town. The shining golden sculpture depicts Gautama Siddhartha(Buddha) within the posture he assumed once he was born.

World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa)

HistoryEdit

World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) is on of 80 World Peace Pagodas around the world, and one of two found in Nepal. It was started in 1973, but not finally dedicated until 1999.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and April.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

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am/pm organic cafe ; Shiva Mandir Marg, Gaurighat, Lake-side, Pokhara, Nepal. ; Ph/M – 061-229117 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from railway station and airport.

Bus : From Kathmandu : Tourist buses (NPR600-900, 6-7h) and crowded local buses/microbuses (NPR400-600, 6-7h) travel the 200km journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara almost every 15 minutes starting at 07:30 through late afternoon. Night buses are available, but the ride is painful. Greenline operates a convenient bus every morning between the popular tourist areas of Thamel in Kathmandu and Lakeside in Pokhara (USD20, lunch included).
From Sunauli and the Indian border : Buses are available from the border town of Sunauli (NPR280-380, 8h). travel to the nearby town of Butwal, you will have more options for travelling to Pokhara. A 12-seater vehicle will cost around NPR5,500 from Butwal to Pokhara.

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Air : Nearest Airport to Pokhara is Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport in Nepal. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.

Others : By Foot : Pokhara is a fairly small city and can be easily traversed on foot. Walking is necessary to get to places where vehicles or bicycles can’t reach.

By Local Transport : Minivans operate on most of the popular routes. These are crowded and uncomfortable but the fare is cheap and student discounts may be offered.

By Bicycle : Bicycles are available on rent in a lot of shops in Lakeside at NPR 100-300 per day.

By Motorbike or Scooter : Scooter or a motorbike are also availble in Lakeside at NPR550+ Per day. You will have to buy petrol (NPR120/litre).