Shanti Stupa, Ladakh (Leh), Jammu & Kashmir India

Located in the Trans Himalayan region of India, Leh Ladakh is a spectacular destination in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Fast becoming the most frequented adventure zone in the world, Leh and Ladakh has a lot to offer for tourists, from age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure opportunities.

The historic monasteries in Ladakh are also known as 'Gompas' and they mark the places where Buddhist monks and nuns live, study, and practice their religion. The Shanti Stupa in Changspa is one of the most revered monasteries in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa (Holy Pagoda) is an impressive white-domed structure located on a hilltop at Changspa in Ladakh. Built by a Japanese Buddhist organization named 'The Japanese for World Peace' - the stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama in 1985. Built in commemoration of 2500 years of the spread of Buddhism, Shanti Stupa was aimed at promoting World Peace

The Shanti Stupa Leh Ladakh is famed for the relics of the Buddha engraved in its base. The statue of the Buddha was inscribed by the 14th Dalai Lama. The Ladakh monastery has turned into a tourist appeal not only due to its spiritual implication but also due to its setting which provides amazing views of the adjacent landscape.  Leh Ladakh Shanti Stupa was constructed as a two-level structure. The primary level attributes the Dharmachakra with deer on each side. The second level comprises of imprints exhibiting the "birth" of Buddha, the Maha Samadhi of Buddha and Buddha "defeating the devils" while meditating.