A busy village in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, Alchi is tucked away in the Himalayan region of Ladakh at an altitude of around 3,500 m above sea level. Alchi is nestled in the valley of the Indus River along the ancient trade route and is famous for its gompas. It is connected to Leh with a road network.

CLIMATE
Alchi has an extreme climate with icy winters and normal summers. In summer, the maximum temperature can rise to 25°C and go down to a minimum of around 12°C.  Protection against sunburn is necessary in this time of the year. In winters, the maximum temperature hovers around 15°C and minimum temperature can drop to -30°C. The best season to visit this place is from May to September.

Best time to visit      May to September

Alchi has an extreme climate with icy winters and normal summers. In summer, the maximum temperature can rise to 25°C and go down to a minimum of around 12°C. Protection against sunburn is necessary in this time of the year. In winters, the maximum temperature hovers around 15°C and minimum temperature can drop to -30°C. The best season to visit this place is from May to September.

The region has several spectacular monasteries that seem to grow out of the rugged escarpments and mountain ridges. There are monasteries at Shey, Thikse, and Hemis, which have a wealth of Buddhist images, murals, and carvings.

Leh is the capital of Ladakh Autonomous Council and the most convenient gateway to Ladakh. The sites to visit include Leh Palace, Leh Mosque, and many gompas.

By Road: Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses. Taxis are also available on hire to reach Alchi.

The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world's second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

By Air: Leh is the nearest airport from Alchi, which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Hemis festival is celebrated at Hemis monastery every year in the month of June. This three-day festival provides a spectacle of Ladakhi culture and living traditions.

Ladakh Festival is celebrated all over the region for 15 days every year. Many cultural and sports events are held during this festival. Major attractions include the masked dances and polo and archery competitions.

There are many stalls in Alchi that sells handicraft items of the region. The main items that can be bought in Alchi are pashmina products and other varieties of wool products.

Assistant Director of Tourism,
Tourist Reception Center, Leh 194101, Ladakh.