Pokhara Peace Pagoda hike is a short trip to the Peace Stupa situated on a hill nearby Pokhara. The pagoda, also known as World Peace Pagoda, is at an elevation of merely 1100 meters but offers great views of the Himalayas, the Pokhara valley, and Phewa Lake. It is simply a 2-hour hike to the stupa, whereby the trail goes through dense forests and farmlands.
The temple, which is also called Pokhara Shanti Stupa, was built by a Japanese Buddhist monk in 1973 as a symbol of Peace. It is one of the two peace pagodas in Nepal, the other one being in Lumbini, which can be seen in the Lumbini Tour. Despite being a Stupa built by Buddhist monks, the temple serves as a place of peace for people of various faiths. Tourists and locals come here to relax in the serene environment while sitting at the top of Ananda Hill. Moreover, the place is also a vantage point offering excellent views of Machapuchhre, Annapurna Range, and Dhaulagiri.
