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Leh Palace A Historic Masterpiece

Ladakh is a small region of India, lying between Kunlun mountain range andthe great ranges of Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a sparselypopulated place famous for its lofty mountain ranges and gleaming water

bodies. Highly inspired and based on Tibetan culture, this region is also famousas Little Tibet. Tourists visiting this place receive warm hospitality and get toeperience rich Tibetan lifestyle. Ladakh has gained its prominence not onlybecause of its natural beauty but also due to its ideal position at crossroads ofma!or trade routes. This region is a prominent centre of "uddhism as asignificant number of Tibetan "uddhist is found here.

Leh Palace

This small location houses various attractive destinations, which is known to

lure throngs of travellers every season. Leh #alace is a beautiful eample ofcharms of Tibetan heritage, nestled on the top of deserted $amgyal Hill. It wasconstructed in %&thcentury under King 'inge $amgya, who was its patroniser.The edifice was home to $amgyal dynasty till the middle of %( thcentury. Thisplace now, holds the position of administrative office of )rchaeological*onservation +rganisation that belongs to government of India. It is apreserved monument and symbolises heritage of Ladakh. )n euisite displayof medieval Tibetan architecture, this edifice looks magnificent even in ruins.

The prodigious walls and overhanging wooden balconies are featured in this

nine storied structure. -isitors take a look at the -ictory Tower located at thetopmost side of the palace that commemorates brave Ladakhi soldiers, whodied fighting the invading forces of "alti Kashmiris in % thcentury. "eautifullydone interiors comprise of ancient mural paintings and reminds the golden era.The edifice overlooks $amgyal Hill and spellbinding environs of Himalayanranges. In architectural style and shape it resembles #otala #alace of Lhasa.This place holds historical prominence as it has witnessed several barbarouswars among various kingdoms and suffered many cannon attacks.

-isitors are warmly welcome at the palace and are offered great hospitality to

make their trip memorable. It offers spectacular view of snow capped peaksand vast surrounding valley, making it an ideal location for photographers andleisure travellers. #eople are allowed to take as many photographs as they likeand carry their memorabilia back with them. /ach part of the edifice speaks itsown version of the legends of bygone era to let the people understand theparticular span of time. )s the place is positioned at high altitude, visitors needto pay attention at the safety measures and health issues. )lthough allnecessary precautions are provided to people at the destination, but visitingsuch high mountainous region without proper training is not advisable tosensitive travellers.

Ladakh is directly or indirectly connected to Leh and other prominent parts ofthe country through roads and highways. #eople visiting Leh #lace can also

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board flights from all ma!or neighbouring cities to reach Leh and then toLadakh. The monument remains open on all the days of the week.

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