3,200 m
Saspol Caves
Cliff-side cave temples with faded medieval murals, often overlooked on the way to Alchi.
Sham Valley
Mangyu, Ladakh
A tiny village with temples contemporary with Alchi, without the crowds.
- Altitude
- 3,400 m
- From Leh
- ~80 km, 2 hours
- Best time
- May to October
- Permit
- None
Mangyu’s temples hold early Buddhist sculpture and painting closely related to those at Alchi. Few visitors make the detour, so you will usually have them to yourself.
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