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Dharma Wheel Gompa




Dharma Wheel Gompa is a three storeyed monastery, situated in a small village, Alchi of Leh. It has massive Buddha statues and the walls are adorned with murals which depict the life of Buddha. The gompa is lavishly adorned with woodcarvings which add to the beauty of the monastery. Inside the complex are statues made of clay and the wall paintings are in Kashmiri style.


Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Leh
Location: Alchi    

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