Along the banks of the Indus, Alchi Monastery stands as a living repository of Buddhist art and history, its ancient murals and sculptures bearing witness to centuries of cultural exchange.
Among the oldest centres of learning and a major destination for visitors, the monastery remains a powerful testament to the enduring spiritual and artistic ties between Ladakh and Kashmir, where Buddhism once flourished as both a faith and a creative tradition, reports Humaira Nabi.
For centuries, Kashmir and Ladakh have been deeply interconnected through trade, pilgrimage, and intellectual exchange.
Alchi Monastery remains a powerful testament to the enduring spiritual and artistic ties between Ladakh and Kashmir.
Author's summary: Alchi Monastery connects Ladakh and Kashmir.