Explore Leh Palace
1.5 hours | Moderate | ASI ticket fee
Where to visit
Where to visit in Leh?
Ladakh, India
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Leh is a high-altitude desert city in the union territory of Ladakh, situated at 3,500 meters in the Indus River Valley. Surrounded by towering cold-desert mountains, it is famous for its dramatic Buddhist monasteries, historic Leh Palace, vibrant bazaars, and as a starting point for scenic road trips.
Leh is a high-altitude desert city in the union territory of Ladakh, situated at 3,500 meters in the Indus River Valley. Surrounded by towering...
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Watch sunset from Shanti Stupa
1 hour | Easy | Buddhist Stupa; free entry
Tsemo Maitreya Temple
An ancient 15th-century temple situated high above Leh Palace, housing a giant golden statue of Maitreya Buddha. | 2 km
Hemis Monastery
The largest and wealthiest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, famous for its annual Hemis Festival and ancient Thangka paintings. | 40 km
White dome of Shanti Stupa against dry mountains
Photo spot listed in the Leh destination record.
Multi-storied stone ruins of Leh Palace
Photo spot listed in the Leh destination record.
Colorful prayer flags fluttering over Tsemo Castle
Photo spot listed in the Leh destination record.
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Visit the majestic Leh Palace overlooking the city, see the white-domed Shanti Stupa, and enjoy delicious Tibetan-Ladakhi cuisine.
Best time
May to September
How to reach
Accessed via Manali-Leh Highway or Srinagar-Leh Highway. High passes are open only from late May to October.
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