Private Hiking Tour to Peace Pagoda Including Fewa Lake Boating
Pokhara, Nepal
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
The World Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist monument on a hilltop in Pumdi Bhumdi. It is situated at a height of 1098.65 m and was built by Morioka Sonin, a Nipponzan-Myohoji monk, with local supporters under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk and the founder of Nipponzan-Myohoji. The shrine was built as a symbol of peace, and has become a famous tourist attraction as it provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and Phewa Lake.
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The World Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist monument on a hilltop in Pumdi Bhumdi. It is situated at a height of 1098.65 m and was built by Morioka Sonin, a Nipponzan-Myohoji monk, with local supporters under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk and the founder of Nipponzan-Myohoji. The shrine was built as a symbol of peace, and has become a famous tourist attraction as it provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and Phewa Lake.World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers the spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, the Pokhara city. The brilliant-white World Peace Pagoda was constructed by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization.
The Peace Pagoda reflects four prominent stages of Buddha's life in four directions: where he was born in Lumbini, where he became enlightened in Bothgaya, where he taught most of his life time in Sarnath, and where he reached nirvana at Kushi Nagar. Reaching this place, you can feel the fresh air of peace and the harmony which helps to refresh your body, mind and the soul.
Itinerary:
9:00 AM: The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Pokhara city and take you to Fewa Lake for 1-hour boating. During boating, you will visit Taal Barahi Temple, which lies in the middle of Fewa Lake.
10:15 AM: After boating, you will start your hike to the Peace Pagoda. This is a 6.56 km hike in Pumdi Bhumdi, west east of Nepal. It takes nearly 2 hours and has a maximum elevation of 1098.65 m.
12:15 PM: Reach the hilltop of the Peace Pagoda. Enjoy the panoramic view of Fewa Lake, Pokhara City and lofty Himalayas. Capture the beautiful moments in your camera.
1:00 PM: Drive back to Lakeside area. Enjoy lunch and then you will get dropped back off at your hotel.
The Peace Pagoda reflects four prominent stages of Buddha's life in four directions: where he was born in Lumbini, where he became enlightened in Bothgaya, where he taught most of his life time in Sarnath, and where he reached nirvana at Kushi Nagar. Reaching this place, you can feel the fresh air of peace and the harmony which helps to refresh your body, mind and the soul.
Itinerary:
9:00 AM: The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Pokhara city and take you to Fewa Lake for 1-hour boating. During boating, you will visit Taal Barahi Temple, which lies in the middle of Fewa Lake.
10:15 AM: After boating, you will start your hike to the Peace Pagoda. This is a 6.56 km hike in Pumdi Bhumdi, west east of Nepal. It takes nearly 2 hours and has a maximum elevation of 1098.65 m.
12:15 PM: Reach the hilltop of the Peace Pagoda. Enjoy the panoramic view of Fewa Lake, Pokhara City and lofty Himalayas. Capture the beautiful moments in your camera.
1:00 PM: Drive back to Lakeside area. Enjoy lunch and then you will get dropped back off at your hotel.
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