Stok Palaceस्टोक महल
The royal family's palace with a small museum, below Stok Kangri.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLeh, Ladakh
Leh and the Indus valley
Leh and the Indus valley
Kind of placePalaces & Havelis, Museums
Best time to visit15 May to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height3500 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 hrs
Base and nearbyStok, Leh
EntryEntry ticket
About Stok Palace
The present home of the former royal family of Ladakh, built in the 1820s, which has a small museum of old thangkas, coins and jewellery. The queen's turquoise headdress is on display. Stok village is the starting point for the Stok Kangri climb and has good homestays.
What to see and do
- Royal museum and thangkas
- Queen's turquoise headdress
- Stok village homestays
- Start of Stok Kangri
- View of the Stok range
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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