The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa and Tsemo Castle

Leh is the capital of the Leh District of Ladakh, India. The city lies on the true right bank of the Indus River in a narrow valley north of the river at an elevation of some 3,530 m (11,581 ft.). The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa (Namgyal Tsemo Monastery), lower, and the Tsemo Castle (aka Victory Fort, elev. c. 3,680 m, 12,073 ft.), upper, overlook the city. Both were built by King Tashi Namgyal (ruled 1555-1575).

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