The main attractions of ladakh are its Buddhist monasteries and the historic monuments. From Upshi to Khalatse, the valley has numerous sites which are connected with the former kingdoms dynastic history, starting with Leh, the capital. This is the historic heartland of ladakh.

The nine storey leh palace, the shey Palace, Tingmosgang and Basgo both of which served as the royal capitals when the Old Kingdom was temporarily divided into two parts in the 15th century are just a few places that make up the historic heartland of ladakh. Stok Palace , where the royal family now lives, houses a museum of artefacts associated with the dynasty.

The historic monuments and the Buddhist Gompas (monasteries) are the main attractions of Ladakh. The region from Upshi to Khalatse, on the Indus Valley is the historic heartland is dotted with all the major sites connected with the former kingdom's dynastic history.

The nine-storey Leh Palace in ladakhs capital, leh was built in the early 17 th century and is a sight of historic value. A few kilometers up the Indus is the Shey Palace famous for the structure of the palace and its temples. Basgo and Tingmosgang, royal capitals in the 15 th century have beautiful forts and temples depicting the architecture of that period. The Stok Palace , in the village of Stok has a museum of artifacts of the dynasty. The Royal family now lives in the Stok Palace .