There is a notable Japanese temple located at a ten minutes riding distance from the Darjeeling metropolis center. The temple is likewise called the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple. The storied white constructing become built in a conventional Japanese style in the year 1972. Close to the temple is the Peace Pagoda that showcases 4 avatars of Lord Buddha. From the top of the Pagoda, you get a wide ranging perspectives of Darjeeling panorama such as the Kanchenjunga variety.
Earlier the car ought to enter via the principle gate of the temple premises and park right under the temple. These days you will need to walk for approximately 5-6 mins from the principle gate along a slender street that first goes downhill and then uphill. On the manner you'll observe some small homes at the right with prayer flags fluttering in front of them. As you stroll alongside, you may reach every other gate. Right next to the gate and at the left are some flights of stairs that result in the Japanese Temple.