Shanti ban is a peaceful place with a huge statue of Lord Buddha in meditating position. Shanti ban has been a main attraction to local as well as foreign travelers since a large statue of Lord Buddha was built here on 2002 AD. The statue stands 25 feet tall. The golden painted statue is visible from the Godavari highway on your right heading towards Godavari as soon as we cross Kitini. A peaceful environment at a lap of a forest, through a village with beautiful scenery of Kathmandu valley in front of your eyes has been a main attraction. The 25 feet tall Buddha statue itself is an attraction. The view of villages of Godavari, green fields, hills, trees, forests and then urbanized Kathmandu is awesome. The steep stairs going uphill to reach the statue can also be an attraction for some. This place of course is an interest to people following Buddhism. Buddhist often visit here for prayers and worshipping Lord Buddha. People following other religions like Hinduism, Christiani
Lalitpur is a beautiful, historic city located at south central part of Kathmandu valley,Nepal. A mixture of city, developing and under developed villages, Lalitpur is rich with beauties and cultures. Being third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara, It has many hidden beautiful landscapes and temples.View of the valley from the top of the hills are awesome. I have tried to explore and uncover hills, mountains,rivers, ponds,temples with pictures and videos.