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Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Peace pagoda on the hill associated with the Kalinga War and Ashoka’s turn toward dhamma.
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Photo: Government of Odisha · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

A hill linked to a devastating war now invites visitors to pause for peace.

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02 — About

About Dhauli Shanti Stupa

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We’re still writing about Dhauli Shanti Stupa: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter / post-monsoon
Time of day
Morning or sunset
Crowds
Medium–High

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
45–90 minutes
Trek duration
45–90 minutes

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Generally no major entry fee; parking/service charges may vary
Parking
Parking area near hilltop
Permits
No routine permit

On the ground

Local food
Odia snacks in nearby Bhubaneswar
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Use care on steps and roads; avoid blocking traffic for photos

Where it is

Khordha, Odisha

Near Bhubaneswar

20.19° N 85.84° E