20/12/2025
Shanti Stupa, Pokhara - Where peace crowns the mountain, and prayers drift like whispers across Phewa Lake.
Perched high above Pokhara Valley, the Shanti Stupa or World Peace Pagoda, is a silent sentinel of serenity. Built by Japanese Buddhist monks in a post-war dream of global harmony, its white dome glows against the backdrop of the Annapurna range. Pilgrims and travelers alike ascend its winding path, not just for the view, but for a moment of stillness in a world that rarely pauses. As the sun slips behind Machapuchare’s silhouette, even the breeze seems to bow in reverence.
