STOK VILLAGE LADAKH | Can This Be An Alternate To Crowded Leh 

Stok, a quaint village some 15 kilometers from Leh, provides the needed antidote to the wild pace of the Leh city. Perched on top of a hill and overlooking the village, Stok Palace holds some of the most precious truths of the Ladakh history and heritage. It’s still a living palace and serves as the current residence of the former royal family of Ladakh. A part of the palace has been converted into a heritage hotel, and the rest has been turned into a museum that showcases the artefacts of the dynasty After the Ladakh kingdom was annexed by the Dogra rulers of Kashmir, the Namgyals moved to Stok, and Stok palace became their main palace.
The Stok village can be best enjoyed through a nice stroll across the village, without following any standard itinerary. The gompas on the roads guide one’s way as one reaches the other end where the giant statue of Lord Padmasambhava stands. From there one can see the foot of the Stok Kangri mountain peak, which is also the base of the famed Stok Kangri trek, and the start of the Karakoram mountain range. The village itself, an intriguing network of grey stone walls, is situated at the snow-clad foothills of the mighty mountains in Ladakh.
Right in the center of the Stok Village lies KaYa Cafe & Guesthouse. Run by Hashim and Pooja, this place can be a great alternative to Leh to get acclimatized in Ladakh. The guesthouse is teamed with a vegan friendly cafe and an expansive organic vegetable garden. With a view of the majestic Stok Kangri peak, this minimalist yet comfortable homestay is inspired by the traditional Ladakhi elements and can be an ideal base to slow down, take it easy and soak in the stunning landscape
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