Places to Visit in Alchi - Things to Do / Sightseeing / Activity / Excursions in Alchi

Alchi Monastery (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 June 2007)

Alchi views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)

Apricots in Alchi Monastery Complex (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)

Confluence of Zanskar and Indus near Nimmu (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)

Enroute Leh - Alchi Route - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)

Alchi Market (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 June 2007)

En-route Alchi (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 June 2007)

Alchi Views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 June 2007)

Reasons to Visit

Alchi is situated on the banks of Indus River off Leh - Srinagar road and visited for the 1000 year old Alchi Monastery Alchi monastery is the Jewel among Ladakh's monasteries and is a Buddhist worshipping place and study center. 11th century Dhu-kang Temple is another attraction of Alchi. Alchi also blessed with tastier and delicious fruits such as plum and apricot in abundance.

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Alchi is accessible and visited by tourists during May - October period

Recommendations

Destinations to visit for Tibetan Monasteries and Buddhist Heritage in India"Alchi (9300 ft asl) is situated on the banks of Indus River off Leh - Srinagar road (62 kms from Leh) and is set around 1000 year old Alchi Monastery "
Transit Destinations on Srinagar - Leh Route"Alchi is situated on the banks of Indus River off Leh - Srinagar road at 62 kms short of Leh and is visited for the 1000 year old Alchi Monastery. Alchi is generally opted for by travellers arriving from Kargil for a stay and visit monasteries / do rafting before entering Leh to visit other destinations."

Access Information

Nearest Airport -Leh (70 kms)

Alchi has 4 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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Mid-segment	3
Premium	1

Type of Hotels	Count
Resort	3
Adventure / Camp	1

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1 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Alchi

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Holiday (7 or more)	1

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List of Holidays for Alchi

Holiday

Journey of Ladakh via Kargil with Uley (7 Nights)

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Alchi has 8 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Airport Pickup or Drop

Services	Rates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Leh Airport and Hotel in Alchi	Rs. 2354

Car On Disposal

Services	Rates Starting From
Visit from Leh to Basgo-Likir-Alchi-Rezong-Uletokpo-Lamayuru monasteries in 2 days	Rs. 8938
Visit from Leh to Phyang-Basgo-Likir-Alchi-Rezdong-Lamayuru-Dah Monasteries in 2 days	Rs. 12795

Day Sightseeing

Services	Rates Starting From
Leh to Alchi and Lamayuru Day visit and back	Rs. 6290
Leh to Alchi, Likir, Basgo Monastery Day visit and back	Rs. 3718
Leh to Hall of Fame - Magnetic Hill - Pathar Sahib - Sangam - Spituk Day Visit	Rs. 2296
Sightseeing in West Ladakh	Rs. 3060

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

Services	Rates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Leh Railway Station and Hotel in Alchi	Rs. 2354

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Alchi has 1 Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

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Cycling	1

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List of Service Add Ons for Alchi

Cycling

Services	Rates Starting From
Ride to the Monastries	-

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Destination Ideas

High Altitude Monasteries around Leh
Ladakh Experience
Photography in Ladakh
Rafting in Ladakh in Zanskar River

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Places to Visit

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Alchi Monastery	At 70 kms from Leh, Alchi Choskor(10000 - 11000 ft) is situated on the banks of Indus River. It is the Jewel among Ladakhs monasteries. The main attraction here is the Alchi Gompa, a Buddhist worshipping place and study center, with an estimated 1000 years old	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	1

Excursion

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Lamayuru Monastery	Lamayuru is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh and visited enroute on the Leh - Srinagar route. It has a population of around 150 permanent monks resident.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	57

Places visited Enroute

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Likir Monastery	Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Ladakh located approximately 52 kilometres from Leh off Kargil highway. It is a scenic place and is significant as it is the seat of the Ngari Rinpoche.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	20
Basgo Monastery	Basgo Monastery, also known as Basgo or Bazgo Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery on Leh - Alchi route. The monastery is situated on top of the hill and is noted for its Buddha statue and murals.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	27
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery	Namgyal Tsemo Monastery is a Buddhist monastery at 5 kms from Leh Founded in 1430. It has a three-story high gold idol of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	65

Destinations within reach from Alchi

Likir ( 10 Km )

Likir located 52 km from Leh is visited for The Likir more
Uley ( 12 Km )

Uley (or Uleytopko) lies on the Leh - Srinagar highway at about 70 kms from Leh near Alchi more
Temisgam ( 30 Km )

Themisgam is a rural hamlet in remote Himalayas off Srinagar - Leh route between Lamayuru and more

Nimu ( 32 Km )

Nimu lies mid-way between Leh and Alchi and is renowned for being one of the end point of the more
Lamayuru ( 57 Km )

Lamayuru (125 kms from Leh), is home to the most ancient monastery in more
Leh ( 70 Km )

Leh lies at altitude of 10500 ft and the region basically is a high altitude desert and home to more

Mulbekh ( 123 Km )

Mulbekh is a small village located in Kargil District. It is about 45 km east of Kargil, enroute more
Dah and Hanu ( 131 Km )

Dah and Hanu are two isolated villages located 187 km southwest of Leh. These villages, enclosed more
Kargil ( 164 Km )

Kargil (8200 ft asl) is one of the coldest regions in India on the Srinagar - Leh more

Nubra Valley ( 175 Km )

Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area having sand dunes more
Pangong Lake ( 200 Km )

Pangong Lake (160 kms from Leh) is situated at about 14,200 feet and is the world’s highest more
Tsokar ( 209 Km )

Tsokar Lake is approximately 45 km northwest of the Tsomoriri Lake at a height of 4,485 more

Tsomoriri Lake ( 280 Km )

Tsomoriri or Lake Moriri in the Changthang area is a High Altitude Lake (HAL) with an altitude of more
Sonamarg ( 285 Km )

Sonamarg (85 km from Srinagar) is the last major town before Ladakh and has one of the closest and more

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Average Day / Night Temperature of Alchi,Jammu and Kashmir,India

January -17°C / -31°C	February -14°C / -26°C	March -10°C / -23°C	April -8°C / -21°C	May -5°C / -15°C	June 1°C / -7°C
July 6°C / -1°C	August 7°C / 1°C	September 0°C / -8°C	October -8°C / -19°C	November -12°C / -23°C	December -15°C / -27°C

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Nearest Airport in Alchi

Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport ( IXL ) , Leh-70 Kms

Recommended travel connections to Alchi from Major Cities.

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