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Historic mosque in Leh Main Bazaar from the late 17th century.
One of Ladakh's oldest and largest mosques, built after the accord between Deldan Namgyal and the Mughals; Turkish-Iranian style.
Within 1 km of Jama Masjid Leh.
Nine-storey 17th-century royal palace of the Namgyal kings above Leh's old town, with rooftop views over the town.
Castle in Leh, India
Indian Army museum on the Leh-Kargil road on Ladakh's wars, Siachen and local culture.
Supposedly, the largest monastery of Ladakh with at least 150 lamas, but it doesn't look that way. Also notable for a huge painting of the Buddha, which is displayed to the public only once every 12 years - next time will be 2028. The entrance is probably mostly for the museum, b
Much more worth it than Hemis, this is an excellent place to visit, a well maintained, active and interesting Geluk (the sect headed by the Dali Lama) Monastery. The two-storey-tall Matreya statue is stunning.
Tea stall east of Main Bazaar known for its milk tea.
Pure-veg Main Bazaar eatery for North and South Indian thalis, dosas and snacks.
Rooftop wood-fired pizza place in Main Bazaar.
Cave monastery in southern Zanskar, a day's trek from the road end at Dorzang.
Ruined summer palace and monastery 15 km from Leh, the old royal seat, with a large seated Buddha.
ruined palace in Zanskar, India
Hilltop Gelugpa monastery 18 km from Leh, often compared to the Potala, with a 15 m Maitreya statue.
11th-century Drikung Kagyu monastery above the 'moonland', one of the oldest in Ladakh.
Largest Gelugpa monastery in Zanskar, near Padum.
Ladakh's largest and wealthiest monastery, 40 km from Leh, home of the Hemis Tsechu masked dance festival.
Present home of the former royal family across the Indus from Leh, with a museum of royal regalia.