The Alchi murals, their vibrant colors and beautifully rendered forms rivaling medieval European frescoes, have drawn a growing number of tourists from around the world; conservationists worry the ...

Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in north India on the bank of Indus River. A national heritage site, it is ...

An enchanting village in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, Alchi sits pretty at an elevation of 3,500m above sea level. Located on the banks of Indus river, Alchi is best known for its gompas or ...

Alchi is an off-beat and quiet village near Leh. It is located on a low-land with River Indus flowing through it. Alchi is worth visiting for its serene ambiance, warm locals, authentic Ladakhi food ...

Worry over the exquisite art—including an image of the protector goddess Tara—has fueled photographer Aditya Arya's efforts. © Aditya Arya The wood-framed door ...