Alchi Choskhor in winter
Alchi Choskhor, Ladakh, is a very old monastic complex dating as far back as the 10th century. It is built in the old style in the town centre of Alchi along the Indus River. After the 12 century Buddhist monasteries were built on the tops of hills. Alchi Choskhor has narrow sight lines and can be difficult to photograph, and although it contains many precious art treasures in the buildings, their photography is forbidden. In this view the poplar trees that grow along the Indus River cast their bare branch winter shadows on the scene. It is customary to turn the brass prayer wheels at the right as you pass by.
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Alchi Choskhor in winter
Alchi Choskhor, Ladakh, is a very old monastic complex dating as far back as the 10th century. It is built in the old style in the town centre of Alchi along the Indus River. After the 12 century Buddhist monasteries were built on the tops of hills. Alchi Choskhor has narrow sight lines and can be difficult to photograph, and although it contains many precious art treasures in the buildings, their photography is forbidden. In this view the poplar trees that grow along the Indus River cast their bare branch winter shadows on the scene. It is customary to turn the brass prayer wheels at the right as you pass by.
20/02/2019 www.allenfotowild.com