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Alchi is a village in the Sham district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Saspol tehsil, on the banks of the Indus River 70 km (43.49miles) downstream from the capital Leh.

Overview

Alchi is a village in the Sham district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Saspol tehsil, on the banks of the Indus River 70 km (43.49miles) downstream from the capital Leh. Unlike the other gompas in Ladakh, Alchi is situated on lowland, not on a hilltop.

Historical Sites

Alchi Monastery

Alchi Gompa

Rizong Monastery

Likir Monastery

Mangyu temple complex

Notable Figures

Alchi Monastery

Alchi Gompa

Rizong Monastery

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