There are many places to visit in Ladakh, including palaces, monasteries, valleys, and lakes:
Leh Palace: A 17th-century palace with nine stories of Tibetan architecture
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- Nubra Valley: A picturesque valley with dunes, mountains, and monasteries
- Shanti Stupa: A white, dome-shaped structure built by the Japanese Buddhist Organization
- Zanskar: A remote Himalayan valley with snow-covered, rocky terrain
- Magnetic Hill: A popular road trip destination where locals believe vehicles can go uphill even when the engine is off
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- Tso Moriri Lake: A lesser-known lake in the Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary with barren hills in the background and snow-capped mountains in the distance
- Hemis National Park: A wildlife haven with snow leopards, ibex, blue sheep, and many bird species Pangong Lake: A landlocked lake that changes colors from azure to light blue to green and grey
- Kargil: A village on the banks of the Suru River that was involved in the 1999 Kargil war