Shey Palace Leh is located in the small town of Shey on the Leh-Manali highway, about 15 Kms south of Leh. The palace was built five centuries ago. The notable features of this palace are; it’s architecture, the unique three storey statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the breathtaking view from the palace. It is believed that this palace served as a summer retreat for the then King of Ladakh. This magnificent structure which once embodied the prowess of the kingdom called Ladakh is now in a ruined state.