With active support from the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council; the ACHI Association; Tibet Heritage Fund and Leh Old Town Initiative (LOTI), the process of framing a comprehensive master plan to safeguard the declining historical and cultural heritage of Leh by identifying heritage zones, heritage walks and other tourist related infrastructure has been initiated. When this exercise is completed, the master plan for Leh town will be passed through legislation by the Jammu & Kashmir Government. It is therefore expected that this will become an effective instrument to monitor and safeguard Ladakh’s rich historical & cultural heritage.

Tibet Heritage Fund has developed a strategy for the planning and development of the streets and the drainage system which were in a bad state.

Tibet Heritage Fund has initiated a conservation programme in the heritage zone, while the Ladakh Art & Media Organization (LAMO) has undertaken conservation works on endangered heritage buildings with the aim of using the building as a significant art centre. Initially, the owners of the temples and monastic properties as well as individual families were reluctant to hand over the buildings to the NGOs. After persistent lobbying from THF, supported by the local government (LAHDC) Leh, the owners agreed to allow their properties to be restored and used for some years to showcase the old town conservation project.

Basgo Castle and Chamba Temple: The Basgo Welfare Committee, largely constituted by volunteers of Basgo, launched a conservation programme with technical and financial support from abroad. Two temples and a large number of stupa have been restored. This grass roots conservation movement initiated by the Basgo Welfare Committee received the UNESCO Heritage Award of Excellence 2007 for the conservation of Basgo Maitreya Temples. The committee is engaged in the regular maintenance of the heritage of Basgo.

Alchi Chhoskor: The Alchi Chhoskor Temple, built by the great translator Rinchen Zangpo in the 11th century, is among the oldest temples in Ladakh. Situated about 65 km from Leh, the Alchi temple has an exquisite collection of mural paintings which date back many centuries. The site is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and aspires to become a world heritage site.