Shanti Stupa Pokhara

6,000.00

World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa), Pokhara is a beautiful Buddhist peace pagoda located on Anadu Hill above Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal. Built as a symbol of peace by Japanese Buddhist monks, it offers stunning panoramic views of Pokhara city, Fewa Lake, and the Annapurna mountain range including Machhapuchhare (Fishtail). Shanti means peace, and the stupa provides a calm, spiritual atmosphere perfect for reflection, photography, sunrise and sunset views.


Major Highlights

  • Visit the iconic World Peace Pagoda overlooking the Himalayas

  • Guided meditation at a Tibetan monastery

  • Explore sacred caves like Gupteshwor Mahadev

  • Evening sound-healing session (optional)

  • Lakeside spiritual walk around Phewa Lake

  • Visit Barahi Temple (middle of the lake)

  • Learn Buddhist philosophy from monks

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Best Time to Visit

Peaceful year-round, but ideal seasons include:

Pre-Monsoon (March–May)

  • Warm weather

  • Blooming flowers around lakes & monasteries

Post-Monsoon (September–November)

  • Best visibility of Annapurna & Machhapuchhre

  • Perfect for sunrise meditation & spiritual walks

Winter (December–February)

  • Quiet, peaceful mornings

  • Best for deep meditation sessions
    (Nights may be cold)

Sunrise views from Sarangkot are magical in both autumn and spring.


Useful Information

Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5–7 days
Accommodation: Hotels, eco-resorts, monastery stays (optional)
Best For: Spiritual seekers, yoga lovers, families, wellness travelers, meditation beginners

Packing Essentials

  • Light comfortable clothes

  • Shawl/scarf for temples

  • Journal/notebook

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Sunglasses & sunscreen

  • Comfortable walking shoes


2 Days Pokhara Tour – Shanti Stupa Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival at pokhara and hotel check-in at lakeside
Phewa lake boating and barahi temple visit
Lunch at lakeside restaurant
Drive or hike to world peace pagoda (shanti stupa)
Sunset view over phewa lake and annapurna range
Return to lakeside
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 2:
Early morning sarangkot sunrise (optional)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit devi’s fall
Gupteshwor mahadev cave visit
International mountain museum
Lunch at local restaurant
Free time for shopping or lakeside walk
Departure from pokhara


Includes

  • Accommodation in Pokhara as per itinerary

  • Daily breakfast

  • Professional guide

  • All transfers within Pokhara

  • Sunrise tour & Peace Pagoda visit

  • Meditation/Monastery session (as per program)


Excludes

  • International flights

  • Nepal visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses & tips

  • Sound healing/yoga (optional)

  • Muktinath trip (optional)

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