Leh Palace

Leh Palace is a nine-storey 17th-century royal palace dominating the Leh skyline from a rocky hilltop — built by Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal and modelled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa. A top Leh sightseeing attraction, it houses royal chapels, ancient thangka paintings, and offers sweeping 360-degree views of Leh town, Stok Kangri, and the Indus Valley. Managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. Entry fee applies. Best visited at sunrise for golden light.