Destination: | Peace Stupa Day Hike |
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Group Size: | 2-14 pax |
Arrival on: | Kathmandu |
Depature From: | Kathmandu |
Max-Altitude: | 1100 meters |
Meals: | NA |
Accomodations: | add on your trip. |
Trip Indroduction
Peace Stupa Day Hike is always a good idea for your vacation in Nepal because it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Peace stupa is also known locally as the ‘Bishwa Shanti Stupa’ or ‘World Peace Pagoda’. The environment is peaceful up here and visitors are expected to maintain the silence. The Peace stupa is atop a hill above the Phewa lake of Pokhara. The stupa is surrounded by forests, Raniban, and a magnificent view of the Pokhara city and great mountain ranges at a distance. People often come here to get the view of the sunrise over the snow-capped mountain ranges. The place can be reached either by a short ride on a vehicle or a short hike up from the Fewa Lake. It is a popular program among different packages under Hiking in Nepal.
The day seems more suitable for a quick hike to the peace stupa through the peaceful forest. To reach the stupa you can cross the Phewa Lake after a relaxing ride on a boat for about 30 minutes, and then on reaching the other side of the lake, trek through the forest on stepping stone stairs. There is another route to get to the stupa which is the route from Devi’s fall, starting the hike from Chhorepatan. Peace Stupa Day Hike can be of half day trip or a full excursion as per your liking.
Upon reaching the Peace stupa you can feel the peaceful ambiance of the place with a massive white stupa with idols of Buddha in meditation poses as the center of attraction. The centered stupa is installed with Buddha statues from Thailand, Japan, and Sri Lanka. There is also a monastery inside the premise where prayers and chanting take place by monks. People often choose Peace Stupa Hiking for meditation too. Himalayan Monk Travels & Treks organizes this package along with Bandipur Hike, Nirmal Pokhari Hike, and Dhampus-Sarangkot Hike.
Included in the Cost
- Transportation by car/boat
- 1 mineral water bottle
- Tea/coffee/fresh juice for refreshment
- English speaking guide
- Fresh vegetarian/non-vegetarian buffet lunch
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Hike to Peace Stupa
Accomodation
Hike to Peace stupa takes only 45 minutes from Fewa Lake, so you don’t need to accommodate up there. You can rest at a hotel in Pokhara. We manage your accommodation in a 2-3 star hotel in the Lakeside of Pokhara. Lakeside hotels in Pokhara have one of the best services and hospitality. The rooms are also clean and spacious with attached bathrooms and western-type toilets. The rooms are on sharing basis which can be supplemented with single rooms.
Meals
Meals in the hotel is as per B/B. You can choose to have lunch and dinner as per your liking in or outside the hotel. There are many cafes and restaurants around the Lakeside that provides varieties of cuisines including continental, Indian, Italian, Tibetan and also Nepali.
You can also pack some energy bars and drinks for the hike which is just about 45 minutes from the Fewa Lake. We also recommend our hikers to be responsible towards the environment and dispose trash at proper place.
Travel season
Hiking to Peace stupa can be done in all seasons throughout the year. It is recommended best during the spring and autumn seasons for clear view of the mountains and valley. During rainy seasons we have to be extra careful as tracks are more slippery. Hiking in the morning is recommended during off-seasons for a clear scenery and cloudless picturesque view.
Day 1: Hike to Peace Stupa
While you are in Pokhara, you can start the hike to Peace stupa after 1 hour boating in the Fewa Lake. Hike begins from the other side of the Fewa Lake, beneath the Peace stupa hill. The hill is covered by dense forest with a stone paved track to the top to the hill.
The peace stupa is a large white circular structure with Buddha statues. There is also a monastery in the vicinity and a platform to view the Himalayan mountain range. You can view the entire Pokhara city and Fewa Lake from the top. There are also small cafes on the other side to have lunch or get a drink.
You can return to the Lakeside through the same trail that you arrived and take a boat to cross the Lake again, or you can take the other road downhill, pass through Chhorepatan or Pardi Bazaar and then take a bus back to Lakeside.
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Included in the cost:
- Transportation by car/boat
- 1 mineral water bottle
- Tea/coffee/fresh juice for refreshment
- English speaking guide
- Fresh vegetarian/non-vegetarian buffet lunch
Excluded in the cost:
- Clients’ insurance
- Visa for Nepal (Visa fee for 30 days: $ 40)
- Personal expenses (tips, hot shower, sleeping bag, drinks, recharging of batteries, etc)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Supplement:
- Fewa Lake tour on a boat for 10 USD per hour
Accomodation
Hike to Peace stupa takes only 45 minutes from Fewa Lake, so you don’t need to accommodate up there. You can rest at a hotel in Pokhara. We manage your accommodation in a 2-3 star hotel in the Lakeside of Pokhara. Lakeside hotels in Pokhara have one of the best services and hospitality. The rooms are also clean and spacious with attached bathrooms and western-type toilets. The rooms are on sharing basis which can be supplemented with single rooms.
Meals
Meals in the hotel is as per B/B. You can choose to have lunch and dinner as per your liking in or outside the hotel. There are many cafes and restaurants around the Lakeside that provides varieties of cuisines including continental, Indian, Italian, Tibetan and also Nepali.
You can also pack some energy bars and drinks for the hike which is just about 45 minutes from the Fewa Lake. We also recommend our hikers to be responsible towards the environment and dispose trash at proper place.
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