Common Name: - Other Name: Alchi Gompa, District: Leh, State: Jammu & Kashmir, India Area: 0 Languages Spoken: English and Laddakhi Long Distance Code: 1982 Importance: Buddhist Monastery Best Time to Visit: June to September and - International Access: Connected by Air Through Leh Airport
Description
Located in the Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir, Alchi monastery is one of the most famous and the oldest of all the hamlets located in the lower Laddakh region. According to a popular legend, the place was built by Guru Rinchen Zangpo between 958 and 1055. However, according to inscription, it was a Tibetan noble who laid the foundation in the 11th century. The place walls reflect the artistic and spiritual values of both the Hindu and the Buddhist traditions. The beauty of this small monastery is also reflected in the baroque style wood carvings, art work and huge Buddha statues standing in the complex.
Location
Leh District of Jammu & Kashmir
Climate
Heavy snowfall and a generally cold climate throughout the year
Srinagar And Ladakh Tour / PI-0121 (12 Days / 11 Nights) Delhi-Srinagar-Kargil-Uletokpo-Alchi-Leh-Delhi
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 : Delhi Day 2 : Delhi-Srinagar Day 3 : Srinagar Day 4 : Srinagar - Kargil Day 5 : Kargil - Uletokpo Day 6 : Uletokpo -Alchi - Leh Day 7 : Leh Day 8 : Leh Day 9 : Leh Day 10 : Leh Day 11 : Leh-Delhi Day 12 : Delhi
This visually as well as spiritually stunning treks starts off with a visit to the majestic Lalmayuru Monastery which is considered to be the oldest in Ladakh while ending at Alchi Monastery, home of the early Buddhist art works in Kashmiri tradition. Starting off from Lalmayuru, the trek takes you through the breathtaking vistas of Urshi, Hinju , Takpila before reaching Alchi village on Indus River.
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 : Delhi Day 2 : Delhi Day 3 : Delhi - Leh Day 4 : Leh Day 5 : Leh Day 6 : Leh - Lamayuru Day 7 : Lamayuru - Urshi Day 8 : Urshi - Hinju Day 9 : Hinju-Chokila Day 10 : Chokila-Sumdah Day 11 : Sumdah Day 12 : Takpila-Alchi Day 13 : Alchi - Basgo - Leh Day 14 : Leh - Delhi Day 15 : Delhi
Ladakh Special Tour / PI-0441 (29 Days / 28 Nights) Delhi-Leh-Spituk-Zinchen-Yurutse-Shingo-Skiu-Markha-Nimaling-Kangmaru la-Chokdo-Martselang-Hemis-Leh-Alchi-Lamayuru-Leh-Rumtse-Kyamar-Tisaling-Ponganabu-Ponganagu-Nuruchan-Gyamar Barma-Gyamar-Korzok-Leh-Delhi
Offering more than a handful to any intrepid traveler looking for some adventure and variety, Ladakh has an unparalleled beauty that needs to be experienced first-hand to understand its essence. With a smattering of several ancient monasteries, never ending plateaus and predominant ochre color, there is an inherent beauty in the snowcapped peaks and brown hues of the place.
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 : Delhi Day 2 : Delhi Day 3 : Delhi Day 4 : Delhi - Leh Day 5 : Leh Day 6 : Leh Day 7 : Leh Day 8 : Leh Day 9 : Leh - Spituk - Zinchen Day 10 : Zinchen - Yurutse Day 11 : Yurutse - Shingo Day 12 : Shingo - Skiu Day 13 : Skiu - Markha Day 14 : Markha - Nimaling Day 15 : Nimaling Day 16 : Nimaling - Kangmaru la - Chokdo Day 17 : Chokdo - Martselang - Hemis - Leh Day 18 : Leh - Alchi Day 19 : Alchi - Lamayuru - Leh Day 20 : Leh-Rumtse-Kyamar Day 21 : Kyamar- Tisaling Day 22 : Tisaling - Ponganabu Day 23 : Ponganagu - Nuruchan Day 24 : Nuruchan - Gyamar Barma Day 25 : Gyamar Barma - Gyamar Day 26 : Gyamar - Korzok Day 27 : Korzok - Leh Day 28 : Leh - Delhi Day 29 : Delhi
Himalayan Tour / PI-0456 (24 Days / 23 Nights) Delhi-Amritsar-Paragpur-Dharamshala-Palampur-Manali-Keylong-Sarchu-Leh-Lamayuru-Uletokpo-Ridzong-Alchi-Likir-Leh-Nubra Valley-Leh-Leh Delhi fly-Agra
The Himalayas have attracted the adventurous and the travel passionate for years. Himalayas offers one of the most enriching travel experiences for the travelers. The place has snowcapped mountains, thrilling adventurous treks, wonderful natural scenes and fresh mountain treks for the nature lovers. The rich Himalayan culture and the welcoming nature of the people makes the trip all the more exciting and thrilling.
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 : Delhi Day 2 : Delhi - Amritsar Day 3 : Amritsar - Paragpur Day 4 : Paragpur - Dharamshala Day 5 : Dharamshala Day 6 : Dharamshala Day 7 : Dharamshala - Palampur Day 8 : Palampur - Manali Day 9 : Manali Day 10 : Manali - Keylong Day 11 : Keylong - Sarchu Day 12 : Sarchu - Leh Day 13 : Leh Day 14 : Leh Day 15 : Leh Day 16 : Leh - Lamayuru - Uletokpo Day 17 : Uletokpo - Ridzong - Alchi Day 18 : Alchi - Likir - Leh Day 19 : Leh - Nubra Valley Day 20 : Nubra Valley Day 21 : Nubra Valley - Leh Day 22 : Leh Day 23 : Leh Delhi fly -Agra Day 24 : Agra