Shanti Stupa, Buddhist stupa in Chanspa, Leh district, India
The white-domed monument stands at an elevation of 11,841 feet, featuring two levels with Buddha statues and religious reliefs on each floor.
Japanese Buddhist monk Gyomyo Nakamura initiated the construction in 1983 and completed the structure in 1991 to mark 2500 years of Buddhism.
The first level contains a central Dharmachakra with deer figures, while the second level displays scenes from the life of Buddha.
Visitors can reach the stupa by climbing 500 stone steps or taking a vehicle on the road from Leh, located 4 kilometers away.
The 14th Dalai Lama enshrined Buddha relics at the base of this monument, which receives illumination during nighttime for enhanced visibility.
Location: Leh district
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 34.17361,77.57472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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