Introduction
The Peace Pagoda is located at Jalapahar hill in Darjeeling. This is one of the many Peace Pagodas built around the world to unite all people in the world for peace. The premises has a Japanese temple.
The Peace Pagoda is one of the popular tourist attractions in Darjeeling. The peaceful atmosphere with picturesque view of the surroundings makes it a must-see attraction in Darjeeling. Many tourists visit this place every year.
Darjeeling Peace Pagoda
Best time to visit
4 AM to 7 PM. If interested in prayers, 4.30 AM to 6 AM and 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM.
The best time to visit Darjeeling is between April and June. The temperatures between 20C (68F) and 25C (77F) in these months.
How to get to Peace Pagoda
The best way to reach is by taxi. Shared taxis are cheaper than private taxis. You can get the taxis near Chowk Bazaar, Gandhi Road and other places. You can get buses near Chowk Bazaar. Based on budget one can plan their mode of transport.
Open timings and Tickets
The place is open from 4.30 AM to 7 PM. There is no entry fee. The prayer times are from 4.30 AM to 6 AM and 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM.
Peace Pagoda
Time Required to see
About 1 hour
Things to do at Peace Pagoda
Participate in Prayers
Do Meditation
Take photos and videos
View the Japanese architecture
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings
Sometimes not doing anything is the thing to do
Japanese Temple
There is a Japanese Buddhist temple (Nipponzan Myohoji) in the premises of Peace Pagoda. Built in 1972 with Japanese Architecture. There are images of Buddha and Fujii Guruji. There is a prayer room upstairs. Prayers are offered during prayer hours with beating of drums.
Darjeeling Japanese Temple
History and Architecture
Nichidatsu Fujii (Fujii Guruji), a Buddhist monk from Japan guided to build the 94 ft Peace Pagoda. Nichidatsu Fujii was the founder of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order. The Peace Pagoda was designed by Dr. M Ohka of Japan. It was built in 3 years. The Pagoda was inaugurated in 1992.
There is a lion on either side of the staircase of Peace Pagoda. There are 4 avatars of Buddha in different postures. The life events of Buddha are carved on the stone.
Buddha
Restrictions
Photography is not allowed during Prayers in the Prayer room.Facilities
Restrooms (unusable)
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