Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km ... is popular for its four armed big Bodhisattva statue which occupies two floor of the temple.

Likir also controls Alchi monastery. The main attractions of the monastery are its architecture, murals, thangkas, 75 feet statue of Buddha and stupas. There are two assembly halls known as Dukhangs.

Here, pilgrims can gaze upon the colossus statue of Maitreya Buddha, receive blessings from the resident monks, and take in the serene surroundings of this holy place. Alchi Monastery, located ...