This stately three-storey palace is a smaller and more intimate version of Leh's. As the summer home to Ladakh’s former royal family, it feels much more 'lived-in', though the overall scene is somewhat marred by a giant telecommunication tower. A handful of 'museum' rooms display family treasures including the queen’s ancient turquoise-and-gold yub-jhur (crown) and a sword that the king’s oracle managed to bend into a knot, Uri Geller–style.
The palace’s cafe is well appointed with open terrace seating and spendid views. But for a really unique experience, rent one of five 'secret' guest rooms, lavished with brooding original murals (plus excellent new bathrooms). There's no reception, so you'll need to make advance arrangements.
