Alchi Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India
The Alchi Monastery stands on the banks of the Indus River, consisting of multiple temples and structures built using local materials and Kashmiri design elements.
Built between 958 and 1055 AD by Guru Rinchen Zangpo, the monastery represents one of the oldest Buddhist learning centers in Northern India, featuring historical inscriptions from Tibetan noble Kal-dan Shes-rab.
The interior walls display extensive paintings that combine Buddhist and Hindu influences, depicting religious figures, kings, and spiritual concepts through Kashmiri artistic techniques.
Visitors can reach the monastery by taking local buses or taxis from Leh, with optimal visiting conditions occurring between May and September when mountain passes remain clear.
The three-story Sumtseg temple contains large Buddha statues serving as reliquaries, with each floor dedicated to different Bodhisattvas representing specific Buddhist teachings.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 34.22361,77.17528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan mountain ranges display religious and architectural traditions dating from the 11th century. The buildings house art collections, sacred texts, and cultural artifacts. Many monasteries function as religious schools and preserve Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
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