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Loading…Hilltop monastery above an ancient rock-carved Maitreya (about 7-9 m) on the Kargil-Leh road.
The seated Maitreya relief is believed to date to about the 8th century.
Within 1 km of Mulbekh Monastery.
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.
Temple complex with some of Ladakh's oldest murals (12th-13th century), 65 km west of Leh.
Ruined summer palace and monastery 15 km from Leh, the old royal seat, with a large seated Buddha.
Nine-storey 17th-century royal palace of the Namgyal kings above Leh's old town, with rooftop views over the town.
Largest Gelugpa monastery in Zanskar, near Padum.
White Japanese-built peace stupa (1991) on Changspa hill with sweeping views of Leh.
Red gompa (1430) and ruined fort on Tsemo hill above Leh Palace, best at morning puja.