Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in north India on the bank of Indus River. A national heritage site ...

Located around 50km south-east of the capital Leh, Takthok is the only monastery in Ladakh that belongs to the oldest school ...

Ladakh is often called the "Land of High Passes ... and take in the amazing views of the area. Alchi Monastery, also called Alchi Gompa, is found along the banks of the Indus River.

P icking up the last thread, let me very briefly remind you dear readers that in the preceding three write-ups, we were ...

Leh, tucked away in the lap of the Himalayas, is a visual treat for its majestic beauty and also a doorway to an array of charming weekend spots. Those pursuing peace can traverse through varied ...

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

The greatest jewel among Ladakh’s monasteries is the Alchi complex. Recognised as a World Heritage site by Unesco, its temples are replete with ornate wood carvings almost 1,000 years old.

The activist Sonam Wangchuk is leading protests to demand more autonomy for India’s remote Ladakh region, which shares borders with China and Pakistan. By Anupreeta Das and Hari Kumar Reporting ...

The people of Ladakh, India's northern-most region, are demanding their own government and state. Experts say that the absence of snowfall this winter will lead to water scarcity and derail the ...

Renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh, Alchi Monastery is located 70 km from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in north India on the bank of Indus River. A national heritage site ...