Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in north India on the bank of Indus River. A national heritage site ...

Ladakh, often referred to as the "Land of High Passes," is renowned for its stunning monasteries (or gompas) that reflect its ...

Nestled within the awe-inspiring Himalayas near Leh, India, the sacred pilgrimage sites present a refreshing journey for ...

the 16th century Matho Monastery is about 20 km… Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km from Leh in Jammu and… The Likir Monastery or gompa ...

[3] Located around 50km southeast of the region’s capital, Leh, Takthok is the only monastery in Ladakh ... The greatest jewel among Ladakh’s monasteries is the Alchi complex.

Alchi Monastery has a long history that can be explored on a visit to Ladakh (Bazarov & Darin, 2005). It is found in the Indus River and was built in the 10th century with frescoes painted on it ...