Leh Palace is similar in construction to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This palace was constructed by King Sengge Namgyal during the 17th century. By mid-19th century, this place got abandoned due to the annexation of Ladakh by Dogra forces. This annexation led the royal family living in this palace to move to the famous Stok Palace.This palace is currently ruined, and is undergoing restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). There are nine storeys in this palace. The royal family lives in the upper floors, while store rooms along with stables are present in the lower floors. From the roof of this palace, tourists can have an aerial view of the Leh Valley.