Alchi Attraction

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Sight Address : Alchi is a village situated on the bank of Indus River 70 km downstream (west) from the capital in Leh on lowland, not on a hilltop. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Alchi Attraction is a small village in Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is famous for the Alchi Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. The monastery is known for its well preserved 11th century wall paintings. Alchi is about 70km from Leh, the capital of Ladakh. Alchi is a paradise for Buddhists. The best time to visit is from June to September. Of late, Leh has become a very popular tourist spot with both Indians and foreigners. It is especially popular with seasoned trekkers. The area is known for its unique beautiful landscape on the bank of the Indus river.

Alchi Monastery, Alchi.

HistoryEdit

Alchi is a small village with several tourist homestays, most offering modern conveniences for overnight stays. The village is famous for the existence of one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh (a national heritage) Alchi Monastery, mainly known for its magnificent, and well-preserved 11th or 12th century wall paintings, all in an Indo-Himalayan style.

Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

5-6 hours.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : Indian nationals can have individual permits while others require having group permits (minimum of 3 persons) accompanied by an accredited guide. The tourist office in Leh issues permits for a small fee.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Indian nationals can have individual permits while others require having group permits (minimum of 3 persons) accompanied by an accredited guide. The tourist office in Leh issues permits for a small fee.

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Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ; Alchi Village, Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.