Alchi Monastery

Alchi monastery is located in the Alchi village and is also known as the Alchi Monastery or Great Stupa in the region. Located at an altitude of 3100 meters above sea level and is maintained and taken care by the monists and priest of the likir monastery.  The monastery is said to have been built around the time of 11 century and the inscription of the temple worthily bear testimony to the same. 



Built and conceived in the style of monasteries the monastery comprises of Dukhang that is the main prayer halls of the Sumsteg three tiered temples. Apart from that there is the Manjusri lakhang temple, Lotsang lakhang temple. Apart from that there is the Lakang Songa and Lakang Kanjur. This is also one of the oldest  Alchi monasteries and also has various carvings and  sculptures  in the interiors of the temple.