Alchi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located at Alchi village, Leh district under the state of Jamu and Kashmir, North India. Alchi village is located some 65 km from Leh town, having the altitude of 10,200 feet above sea level. It can be reached in approximately 2 hours by car.
Alchi Monastery is believed to be the oldest monastery and temple in the state. The complex comprises of temple which has the most unique style of workmanship and the other buildings.
The monastery complex was built in the 11th century and the amazing wall painting and the huge wooden Buddha statues survived until today.
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