Stok Palace Museum

Stok Palace Museum

This four storey palace of the royal family of Ladakh is located short distance across the Indus river, near Leh. It was the official residence of the royal family of Ladakh, constructed in 1814 by Ladakh’s last ruler. Comprising of beautiful gardens as well as a library that houses 108 volumes of the Kangyur (collection of teachings of Lord Buddha), the palace is amongst the must visit places in Ladakh. There are more than 80 rooms, only five of which are open to public. It has a small museum with intriguing collection of Buddhist art, weaponry, coins, seals, thangka paintings, other items from the royal household, but the best of the lot are Queen’s ceremonial jewellery and ceremonial headgear of the rulers. Tourist can view the astonishing collections of handicrafts and other interesting artifacts.