Leh Palace, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir - Magnificent Palace

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Built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17^th century, the Leh Palace is a magnificent imposing structure lords over the old town of Leh in Ladakh. Rising from the peak of a granite ridge, this ancient structure offers a beautiful textbook example of medieval Tibetan architecture blessed with ruined walls and wooden balconies. This nine storied old palace is quite similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and served as a residential place for the royal families of Ladakh. Though, this place is presently in ruined form but still it holds a mystical charm that attracts a number of tourists to take a visit to this monument of bygone era.