A historic royal retreat above the Indus Valley, where palace ruins, sacred stupas and quiet mountain views preserve Ladakh’s regal past.
About the place
Shey Palace rests on a rocky hillside above the old village of Shey, surrounded by white stupas and broad views across the Indus Valley.
Once connected with Ladakh’s royal history, the site carries a quieter charm today through its weathered walls, sacred spaces and immense gilded Buddha.
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