Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
རྣམ་རྒྱལ་རྩེ་མོ
An ancient monastery and fortress ruin on the hilltop above Leh Palace, hung with prayer flags. It is the highest vantage point for a panoramic view of Leh.
The monastery was built in the early 15th century and was the earliest stronghold of the Ladakhi royal family. Remnants of Tsemo Castle still stand nearby. The main hall houses a seated Maitreya Buddha statue about three storeys tall. You can climb the steep path behind Leh Palace in about 30 minutes, or take a car to the parking area at the top. The altitude is about 3,700 metres, so it is wise to avoid strenuous climbs on your first day in Leh. Visit after acclimatising. Entry costs about INR 30.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Leh Palace
- Central Asian Museum
- Leh Main Bazaar
- Sankar Monastery
- Shanti Stupa
- Hall of Fame, Leh
- Spituk Monastery
- Phyang Monastery