One popular destination close to Pokhara, Nepal is Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist pagoda-style monument.
There are great views of the Annapurna range on a clear day.
Though you can taxi, cycle, or walk — best is crossing Fewa Lake by local boat.
A long paddle, Josh helped out the boatman.
From the bottom it’s a steep climb on stone stairs. Perhaps 45 minutes.
It’s 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter.
We’d come up for sunset not knowing that it closes about sunset. We didn’t get the chance to see Buddha.
So the highlight for me was the flower gardens.
We returned by boat, as well. It was dark by the time we got back to Lakeside.
The Diwali festival was ramping up. We happened upon three fire dancers at landing.
Worldwide, there are many similar Peace Pagodas. Check out any you come across on your travels.
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