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Things to do in Leh, Ladakh

Leh is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and the joint capital of Ladakh.

9 places to visit in and around Leh, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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    Leh Palace

    Leh Palace, also known as Lachen Palkar Palace, is a former royal palace overlooking the city of Leh in Ladakh, India. It was constructed circa 1600 AD by Sengge Namgyal.

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    Tsemo Castle

    Tsemo Castle is an important religious and historical point in Leh, Ladakh, India. It is located at a walking distance from the Leh Palace.

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    Zorawar Fort

    Zorawar Fort is a fort in Leh, Ladakh, India built in 1836 by Zorawar Singh, a general of Dogra ruler Gulab Singh. Zorawar Singh led the Dogra invasion of Ladakh and built the fort at Leh after deposing the last Gyalpo of Ladakh.

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    Kyago Tso

    Kyagar Tso or Kyagar Lake is a small brackish lake surrounded by mountains situated in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian Union Territory of Ladakh in India. From afar, it can be spotted by its turquoise colour.

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    Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

    Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh city of Leh district, Ladakh, northern India. Founded by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.

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    Sankar Monastery

    Sankar Monastery, or Sankar Gompa is a Buddhist monastery within an easy half-hour walk from Leh in Ladakh, northern India.

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    Shanti Stupa, Ladakh

    Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed Stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in north India. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist monk Gyomyo Nakamura.

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    Spituk Monastery

    Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk, Leh district, Ladakh, 8 km from Leh. The site of Spituk was blessed by the Arhat Nyimagung.

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    Phyang Monastery

    Phyang Monastery, Phyang Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in Fiang village, just 15 or 16 kilometres west of Leh in Ladakh, northern India. It was established in 1515.