Alchi

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The Indus Valley at Alchi, Ladakh. Photograph (c) Ian A. Inman (Beefy_SAFC).

Alchi village, Ladakh. Photograph (c) Ian A. Inman (Beefy_SAFC).

Alchi is a village in Leh district of Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir in Himalayan region, situated at the bank of Indus River. The village is famous for existence of one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh mainly known for its wall paintings of the 11th century. The monastery was built by one of the great translator "Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo". The wall paintings in Alchi Monastery represent one of the oldest painting depicting the both artsitic and spiritual details of both Buddhism and Hindu kings of that time in Kashmir.

Alchi is a small village situated 67km from Leh. With all modern facilities for overnight stays, Alchi is a comfortable and a nice place in the middle of the Himalayas. Tha best time to visit the place is from June to September every year.

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• Alchi monastery
• Art on Rocks by Rangan Datta