Leh Palace, Royal palace in Leh, India
The nine-story stone structure stands at the base of Tsemo ridge, featuring massive walls and traditional Tibetan architectural elements throughout its exterior design.
King Sengge Namgyal commissioned the construction of this mountainous residence in 1600, which remained the royal seat until Dogra forces arrived in the 1800s.
The Palace Museum contains a collection of ceremonial garments, ancient jewelry, and thangka paintings created with pigments from crushed gemstones over 450 years ago.
Visitors can access all nine levels of the palace daily, with the rooftop providing views of Leh city and the Stok Kangri peak across the Indus valley.
The fourth floor houses the Dukhar temple, containing an image of the thousand-armed deity Tara, surrounded by traditional Buddhist decorative elements.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 34.16628,77.58639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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