Japanese Peace Pagoda
Description
Darjeeling Peace Pagoda (Japanese Buddhist Temple) is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to give a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal. Like most of the other Peace Pagodas, it was built under the direction of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885–1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan and originator of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order.
History
The foundation stone of the pagoda was placed on 3 November 1972 by Nichidatsu Fujii, and was introduced on 1 November 1992. The pagoda was constructed by M. Ohka, and it took 36 months for constructing it.
Full Address
Type of Place
Prefered For
- Couples
- Family
- Friends
- Kids
- Senior Citizen
Transportation
- Bagdogra Airport
- Shimla Railway
Important Information
Attraction
- This pagoda, which is 28.5 meters long and 23 meters in diameter, still stands as a sacred symbol of brotherhood and harmony, inspiring the entire world.
Things to Buy
- Tea
Handicraft
Tibetan Carpet
Hand Knitted Items
Things to Eat
- Momos
Thukpa
Alu Dum
Traditional Nepali Thali
Dalle (Darjeeling Hills Pickles)
Kakra ko Achar and Kinema
Naga Cuisine
Bengali Food
Churpee
Shaphalay
Sael Roti
Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling Orange
Tongba
Things to enjoy
- If you are in Darjeeling, then you have several places to visits.