Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
This gompa was built in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal on Namgyal Tsemo hill overlooking to the town. In side the monastery contains a three-story high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha and a one-storied statue of Avaloketesvara and Manjushri along with ancient manuscripts and frescoes. The fort above the gompa is ruined, but one can have the breathtaking views of Leh from here. Other associated temples remain intact, but they are kept locked except during the morning and evening hours when a monk toils up the hills from Sankar Gompa to attend to the butter- lamps in front of the images.
Near Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
More to see around Ladakh.
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Alchi
Alchi is a village located about 70km away from Leh in the lower Sham region, on the bank of Indus River at an altitude of 3,300m.
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Alchi Monastery
the monastery is known as Chos-kor, or religious enclave and comprises of five temples. The richest in paintings and images are in the Du-khang (assembly hall) and the three-storey Sum-tsek.
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Basgo Gompa and Fort
Basgo is situated about 40 km west of Leh, along the way to Srinagar. It is known for its castle ruin and the adjoining royal temples spectacularly located on the rocks.
