Shanti Stupa
The ascend to Shanti Stupa in Leh started at 1.18 in the afternoon and by 1.29 i was there upstairs. There are in all 551 steps to ascend and add to that another 20-odd from meditation hall to Shanti Stupa. As you step inside the meditation hall, built in 2011, the statue of Lord Buddha is as overwhelming as seen in other monastries and palaces. On the right side is etched NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO.
as one further ascends there is Shanti Stupa with clockwise movement elucidating
- turning wheel of dharma
- mahapari nirvana
- birth
According to the officer stationed in meditation hall, Shanti Stupa was built by Ven Gyomo Nakamura. The construction began in 1985, over in 91, so Shanti Stupa has been effectively there for 21 years. The proceeds from sale of post cards and other souvenirs displayed in meditation hall go in upkeep of Shanti Stupa including the salaries for the staff. Before taking the return trek i head to the shanti stupa cafe where black tea with tea bag comes for 30 rs and with tea leaves for 40 rs. Perhaps those running the cafe could well try the option of doing away with non veg preparations including the omelette as the place is too spiritual for non veg items to be served. As none of the tourists can stay beyond few minutes-turning- to- hours, the cafe offering can be plain and simple.
The descend started at 2.17 and by 2.24 i was down. The steps are not that big but considering 500 plus challenge one needs to take break at different points before completing the ascent.
As you reach Ground, the gauge shifts to a board No Heavy Vehicles between 8.30am and 9.30 pm. On another board etched "leave sooner, drive slow, live longer" followed by "plant tree save environment"
Passing on the ground was the drinking water tanker run by power grid corporation of india ltd.
As i set course on areas in Leh there is norlakh tibetan restaurant and further down is Tibetan GOL market, the chaska maska & Dosa Home restaurant. Hotel Lingzi and the personnel manning the reception desk was kind enough to give the change. Nearby is bookworm store with books in English, French and German. On a board "drive up to 5602m khardungla and roll down on a mountain bike."
The ascend to Shanti Stupa in Leh started at 1.18 in the afternoon and by 1.29 i was there upstairs. There are in all 551 steps to ascend and add to that another 20-odd from meditation hall to Shanti Stupa. As you step inside the meditation hall, built in 2011, the statue of Lord Buddha is as overwhelming as seen in other monastries and palaces. On the right side is etched NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO.
as one further ascends there is Shanti Stupa with clockwise movement elucidating
- turning wheel of dharma
- mahapari nirvana
- birth
According to the officer stationed in meditation hall, Shanti Stupa was built by Ven Gyomo Nakamura. The construction began in 1985, over in 91, so Shanti Stupa has been effectively there for 21 years. The proceeds from sale of post cards and other souvenirs displayed in meditation hall go in upkeep of Shanti Stupa including the salaries for the staff. Before taking the return trek i head to the shanti stupa cafe where black tea with tea bag comes for 30 rs and with tea leaves for 40 rs. Perhaps those running the cafe could well try the option of doing away with non veg preparations including the omelette as the place is too spiritual for non veg items to be served. As none of the tourists can stay beyond few minutes-turning- to- hours, the cafe offering can be plain and simple.
The descend started at 2.17 and by 2.24 i was down. The steps are not that big but considering 500 plus challenge one needs to take break at different points before completing the ascent.
As you reach Ground, the gauge shifts to a board No Heavy Vehicles between 8.30am and 9.30 pm. On another board etched "leave sooner, drive slow, live longer" followed by "plant tree save environment"
Passing on the ground was the drinking water tanker run by power grid corporation of india ltd.
As i set course on areas in Leh there is norlakh tibetan restaurant and further down is Tibetan GOL market, the chaska maska & Dosa Home restaurant. Hotel Lingzi and the personnel manning the reception desk was kind enough to give the change. Nearby is bookworm store with books in English, French and German. On a board "drive up to 5602m khardungla and roll down on a mountain bike."
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