Leh Palace

Palace of Leh Ladakh Himalaya dominates the city of Leh, inspired by the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century, but was later abandoned, when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh, in the mid-19th century. The royal family moved to Stok Palace. Leh’s palace is nine stories high, the upper floors fit the royal family, the stables and warehouses were on the lower floors. The palace, a ruin, is currently being restored by the Indian Archaeological Service . The palace is open to the public and the rooftop offers panoramic views of Leh and its surroundings.
The Stok Kangri mountain in the Zanskar mountain range is visible through the Indus Valley to the south, with the Ladakh mountain range rising behind the palace to the north. The richest collection of jewelry, ornaments, etc. Thangkas is located in the Palace Museum. One finds in the ceremonial dresses museum, crowns and centenary pieces of jewelry. There are Chinese Thangka paintings or calming which are more than 450 years old. They still look new. The bright and pleasant colors and intricate designs are stunning. The colors are said to have been derived from crushing and pulverizing gems and stones.