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Stok Palace Heritage Hotel
Stok, Ladakh, India · Independent · Core Luxury
Ladakhi craftsmen raised Stok Palace in 1820 as the Namgyal family's principal house; the royals still keep a private wing. In 1980 it opened nine rooms as a heritage hotel with the Dalai Lama's blessing, a museum of royal objects, and a palace temple with a resident monk. Apricot orchards below. This is still a living palace, not a museum you sleep in by accident.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 1980
About Stok Palace Heritage Hotel
- Built 1820 as the Namgyal dynasty's principal residence; the royal family still occupies a private wing.
- Opened as a nine-room heritage hotel in 1980 with the Dalai Lama's blessing.
- Stok Palace Museum and Lhakchung temple with a resident monk; apricot orchards on the grounds.
History
Stok Palace was built in 1820 by Ladakhi craftsmen as the principal residence of the Namgyal dynasty. The royal family still occupies a private wing. In 1980 the house opened as a nine-room heritage hotel with the Dalai Lama's blessing, adding a museum of royal artifacts and a consecrated palace temple.
The setting
The address sits in Leh district, Stok, Leh, India.
Amenities
- Stok Palace Museum with royal artifacts
- Lhakchung (Palace Temple) with resident monk
- Willow Restaurant & Bar
- Chulli Bagh (Apricot Orchards) and gardens
- Traditional Ladakhi architecture and decor
- Guided historical and spiritual tours
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