Monuments in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir

Ladakh Monuments

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Leh Palace Entertainment, Heritage

Famous for: Magnificent Palace


Built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th 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,...

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Shey Gompa Entertainment, Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Beautiful monastery with huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha


Constructed in 1655 by the King Deldon Namgyal, Shey Gompa is a two- storey monastery having a splendid image of seated Lord Buddha. This huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is made up of copper sh...

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Dukhang Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: A captivating shrine of 11th century


Dukhang is a beautiful and captivating shrine in Ladakh which was said to be constructed by Kal-Dan-Shes-Rab in the 11th century. There are two elaborately carved doorways with carvin...

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Shanti Stupa Land, Heritage, Nature, Snow

Famous for: An enchanting stupa


Literally means Peace Pillar, the Shanti Stupa is located above Shangspa in Leh district of Ladakh and was established by a peace sect of Japanese Buddhists. The construction of stupa got starte...