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Leh Palace

Address       : Namgyal Hill, Leh
Open Hour   : 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Entry Fee     : Indian INR 15.00 // Foreigner INR 100.00

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If you have ever been to Leh, there is no chance of missing this one. An ancient structure, perched atop Tsemo Hill in the Himalayas, Leh Palace stands as a mute testimony to the changing times. If palaces could have a soul, this place would have seen an evident change in Leh’s metamorphosis from the days of it being a cut-off region near Tibet to a bustling town, eventually catching fancy of travellers from around the world, and then ending up with a reputation.

Leh Palace known as the ‘Lhachen Palkhar’ is a former royal palace of the Leh Kingdom. It is one of the biggest tourist attraction of Leh city. The 17th century Palace, Leh Palace is also one of the tallest buildings of its time with nine stories. Leh Palace is also one of the tallest buildings of its time with nine story’s. The palace provides spectacular views of Stok Kangri and the Ladakh mountain range as well as town and surroundings. The palace is now in a run-down condition being maintained and restored by the ‘Archaeological Survey of India’ (ASI).



The grand royal palace of Leh overlooks the Namgyal hill lying atop the old Leh city. Snuggled in the lap of beautiful landscapes. The important hub of Buddhist culture and religion provides spectacular views. A statue of Lord Buddha graces the monastery of the palace. Old pictures and paintings are displayed in the exhibition halls of the palace, which include Tibetan thangka and other artistic paintings. Paintings that are over 450 years old are housed here. Some of these fine specimens were created using colors derived from powdered stones and gems. Till date these paintings retain their rich and vivid appearance. The Leh palace treasures a rich collection of crowns, ceremonial dresses and jewellery among others.


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