| The best part about Leh Ladakh is that the entire land | | | | images, tangkhas, wall paintings and sculptures. |
| is full of priceless Himalayan heritage. Located amidst | | | | Festivals |
| the beautiful desert of snow lies the small village of | | | | Hemis is a three day festival that is celebrated at the |
| Alchi, which is famous for its isolation. The village is | | | | Hemis monastery every year in the month of June. |
| about 67 km from Leh, and seems more beautiful | | | | This is the time when one can enjoy the best of |
| because of being located on the banks of the river | | | | Ladakhi cultural art forms and living traditions. Secondly, |
| Indus. Tourists flock to this popular destination as it is | | | | Ladakh Festival is celebrated for fifteen days every |
| one of the most important cultural sites throughout the | | | | year, in which various events and sports are |
| Himalayas. | | | | organized. Masked dances, polo and archery |
| Prime Attractions | | | | competitions are a few of them. |
| If you wish to experience a typical Ladakhi village, Alchi | | | | Shopping |
| is the perfect place for your vacations in Leh-Ladakh. | | | | Alchi markets are loaded with a huge variety of |
| Monasteries | | | | handicraft items. Pashmina shawls and other woolen |
| Alchi monastery not only boasts of being one of the | | | | products are quite popular here. |
| oldest monasteries in Ladakh but is also renowned for | | | | June to September is considered the best time to visit |
| its murals and frescoes that belong to the 11th century. | | | | the village of Alchi. It is the ideal time when one can |
| Apart from this, while on a tour to Alchi, one can also | | | | enjoy the beauty of snow clad peaks and undertake |
| visit the nearby Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. | | | | trekking trips. |
| These ancient Buddhist places are visited for Buddhist | | | | |