The museum rooms in the palace also showcase family treasures, including queens ancient turquoise-and-gold encrusted crown, which is called Yub-Jhur and a sword that the kings Oracle managed to bend into a knot known as the Uri Geller-style. Stok palace still remains the summer home for the royal family. Annually a dance-mask festival is celebrated here in which local participate in a large number. The palace has now been turned into a heritage hotel and has six guest rooms and a cafe.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Stok Palace is during the Stok Gruru Tsechu, when one can witness the interesting Cham Masked Dance. Apart from it, the palace can be visited anytime between June and September.

Things to Do and See in and around

One can book a stay here and have a royal staying experience. Apart from it, those who cannot afford to stay in the palace can visit here to see the beautiful architecture along with the well kept small museum.

Getting There

The palace is only 15 kms away from Leh City and can be reached by a cab or hired bullet and other vehicle.