Japanese Peace Pagodaजापानी पीस पगोडा
A white stupa in the forest above Darjeeling, with a calm walk and a view.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereDarjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling Himalaya
Darjeeling Himalaya
Best time to visit15 March to 15 June and 1 October to 15 December
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height2100 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyDarjeeling, Darjeeling
EntryFree
About Japanese Peace Pagoda
A white stupa on a hill in the forest above Darjeeling, built by the Japanese Buddhist order Nipponzan Myohoji, with four golden Buddha statues. The walk to it is shaded, and the view of the town and of Kanchenjunga is good on a clear morning. Prayers are held at dawn and dusk. It pairs well with the Japanese temple next to it, and is a short taxi ride from town.
What to see and do
- White stupa with four Buddhas
- Forest walk from the road
- Dawn and dusk prayers
- Japanese temple next to it
- View of Kanchenjunga on a clear day
Part of The Himalaya.
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