The Unknown Facts About Alchi Monastery
Alchi is a lush green village and is located 70 kilometers distant from Leh on Indus River. The land of this village is very fertile and is considered as the good agricultural land. The village is so scenic that you do not need any specific tourist spot to halt. But the chief attraction that should not be missed at any cost in Alchi village is the Alchi monastery. This Gompa is one of the monastic jewels of Ladakh and also one of the most prominent Buddhist centres.
The monastery dates back to one thousand years and hence it is primarily influenced by Tibetan culture. You will witness the splendid wall paintings. One of its walls is laden with the thousands of minuscule sized pictures of Buddha. There are three large sized Buddha images painted brightly. These images seem spectacular. Though the monastery is of religious significance but Buddhism is no longer practiced here as the religious activities have been shifted to Likir which is 30 kilometers distant from here. Due to the soul-lifting ambiance and the architectural feat, Alchi monastery is visited by every traveler who takes a journey to Ladakh.
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