Japanese Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple (Nipponzan Myohoji)
Highlights
Overview
The Japanese Peace Pagoda and adjacent Japanese Temple are serene spiritual landmarks designed to unite people of all creeds in the search for world peace. Built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (founder of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order), the pagoda was inaugurated in 1992 and stands as the tallest free-standing structure in Darjeeling at 28.5 metres. The gleaming white monument features four gold-polished statues of Buddha depicting the stages of his life: sitting, standing, meditating, and reclining. Visitors can perform a Parikrama (circumambulation) around the top level to witness intricate sandstone artwork and enjoy unrivalled 360-degree views of the town and Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Full Schedule
04:30 - 19:00
Ticket Pricing
How to Reach
Smart Tips
Participate in Prayer: Visitors are often invited to join the chanting; you will be given a small hand drum and stick to play in rhythm with the monks.
Final Walk: Vehicles now stop at a main gate; be prepared for a 5-6 minute walk (downhill then uphill) along a narrow road to reach the temple steps.
Photography Rules: While photography is generally allowed in the complex, it is strictly prohibited inside the prayer room during ceremonies.
Mountain Views: For the best chance to see Kanchenjunga, visit early in the morning before the mist rolls in.
Emergency & Safety Info
District Hospital Darjeeling
(~2.5 km away)
Darjeeling Sadar Police Station
(~2 km away).
112
Available 24/7 for Tourists
Entry Price
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