About Leh palace Ladakh Leh Palace is a 17th century palace in Leh, Ladakh, northern India, which is now in disrepair. The Leh Palace was built by the Namgyal dynasty as a royal palace, and served as the home of the Namgyal kings until the Dogra dynasty invaded Ladakh in 1841. The palace is now a museum, and is open to the public. The Leh Palace is a nine-storeyed building, and is said to have been modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace has a number of ornate rooms, including a throne room, a reception hall, and a meditation room. The palace also has a large roof terrace, from which there are good views of the surrounding area. The Leh Palace is now a museum, and is open to the public.
