Leh Palace
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The nine-storey former royal palace of the Namgyal kings, overlooking the old town of Leh.
PalaceLeh townBest time to visit: May to October
Highlights
- Mud-brick and timber architecture in the Tibetan style
- Views over Leh town, the Indus valley and the Stok range
- Exhibits of thangkas and royal objects
- Namgyal Tsemo monastery on the ridge above
Significance
Built in the 17th century under King Sengge Namgyal, the palace was the royal home until the family moved to Stok. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.