Stok Palace, located 15 km south of Leh in Ladakh, India, is a 19th-century royal residence built in 1820 by King Tsepal Namgyal of the Namgyal dynasty. Originally serving as a summer retreat, it remains the home of Ladakh's royal family. In 1980, the palace opened to the public as a heritage hotel, offering guests a unique blend of traditional Ladakhi architecture and royal history. The palace features intricately decorated rooms, a private monastery, and a museum housing royal artifacts, including ceremonial dresses and thangkas. Perched atop a hill, Stok Palace provides panoramic views of the Indus Valley, immersing visitors in Ladakh's rich cultural legacy
Ladakh
historical
