a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m 2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a ...

Situated at a height of 4267 meters overlooking the Leh city, the Shanti stupa gives a panoramic view of surrounding snow capped mountains. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive able road from ...

REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton 2. Shanti Stupa, which contains the relics of the Buddha, stands on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, India. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton 3. A young monk takes a ...

Situated at a height of 4267 meters overlooking the Leh city, the Shanti stupa gives a panoramic view of surrounding snow capped mountains. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive able road from ...