Huge Buddha Statue at Shanti Ban

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, Christianity etc. also visit here to worship and pay respect Lord Buddha. Most of the people visit this place at Buddha Jayanti. Locals often visit here regularly to worship Lord Buddha. The view of the statue from the highway itself attract many travelers to get here. Small children come here to get education. They are taught about Buddhism here.

To reach this place, you have to head straight towards Godavari taking Godavari highway from Lagankhel or sathdobato. You go straight south taking Godavari highway, view of Fulchowki straight on your eye. You pass Santaneshwor temple on your right and head straight. Once you cross Taukhel and reach Kitini, the statue you clearly visible on your right at lap of a forest. Follow the Godavari highway and before you reach Godavari Bus stand, the last bus stand, almost 100 meters ahead, a road is your right. Take that road through houses, can be a muddy road on rainy days. Go through a jungle and then you reach a village. A village where most of the family is from Tamang community. Go through the village after 15 to 20 minutes of walk you will find the stair on your left to walk uphill. Make sure you don’t miss the starting of the stairs on your left or else the road will take you back to Taukhel. You now are finally at a peaceful place with a huge statue of Lord Buddha.

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