Stok Palace Heritage

Food and Dining

• The property provides a holistic dining experience.
• Breakfasts are served on the Palace rampart which enables guests to absorb the picturesque views of the valley and the Ladakh ranges. Dinner is served in the Old Royal kitchen which, apart from being extremely spacious, acquaints guests with the traditional method of dining.
• The menu here comprises dishes from Ladakh, Tibetan, and Indian to other cuisines. A buffet option is also available.
• Guests who are looking to experience different dishes can visit nearby restaurants including Sorriso Pizza & Meal Mastiyaan in just 6 minutes.
• Neha Snacks is just 5 minutes away.
• Sky Wok Ladakh is just 6 minutes away.
• Wanderers Terrace and Café is just 6 minutes away.

Location & Surroundings

The property encapsulates and reflects the lifestyle and history of royalty set in the midst of the valley of Singey Sangpo which is popularly known as the Indus River.In addition, the numerous chortens (stupas) and mane walls in the vicinity attest to the cultural significance of the palace.

Property Highlights

• The area is popular for cycling, and bike and car hire is available at Stok Palace Heritage.
• The property also offers a reception, seating area, free parking, power backup, dry cleaning services, outdoor sports, tours and treks, a chapel and a prayer room.
• The four-storied building is stately on the outside and mysterious inside, its shaded corridors and courtyards lead the guests into beautifully colourful spaces.
•  The property exudes its traditional charm with low doorways and enigmatic corridors and affords the simple luxury of a comfortable bed, well-furnished suites and elegant en-suite bathrooms.
• The suites are located on different levels of the palace. There are 4 Standard Suite Rooms, The Royal Suite and The Queen’s Room to choose from.
• The Queen’s Room: The most exclusive and most favoured room, it gives one the feeling of being enclosed in history with the gorgeously adorned walls. Recreated to resemble the Queen’s quarters with curios and photographs. The balcony overlooking the Indus valley is another highlight of this suite. The room offers a private wooden balcony, 200-year-old fresco murals carved on the walls, old and precious artefacts, traditional tapestry and fabric, a writing desk, closet/wardrobe, linens and toiletries.
• The Royal Suite: It is a colourful and lavishly appointed room with a wooden balcony that opens up to the palace courtyard and the valley beyond. The space is a delightful mix of pastel shades and traditional wood and mud-brick stylings. The room comes with a double bed and is lavishly appointed with a dressing area and a cosy bedroom with a sitting area.
• Standard Suite Rooms: Each of the 4 suite rooms is a unique space in different parts of the palace. The well-appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms exude ample charm and capture the essence of Ladakhi simplicity. The room offers a Valley view. Some of these suite rooms have balconies whereas others may offer more space.

Room details and Amenities

• The four-storied building is stately on the outside and mysterious inside, its shaded corridors and courtyards lead the guests into beautifully colourful spaces.
•  The property exudes its traditional charm with low doorways and enigmatic corridors and affords the simple luxury of a comfortable bed, well-furnished suites and elegant en-suite bathrooms.
• The suites are located on different levels of the palace. There are 4 Standard Suite Rooms, The Royal Suite and The Queen’s Room to choose from.
• The Queen’s Room: The most exclusive and most favoured room, it gives one the feeling of being enclosed in history with the gorgeously adorned walls. Recreated to resemble the Queen’s quarters with curios and photographs. The balcony overlooking the Indus valley is another highlight of this suite. The room offers a private wooden balcony, 200-year-old fresco murals carved on the walls, old and precious artefacts, traditional tapestry and fabric, a writing desk, closet/wardrobe, linens and toiletries.
• The Royal Suite: It is a colourful and lavishly appointed room with a wooden balcony that opens up to the palace courtyard and the valley beyond. The space is a delightful mix of pastel shades and traditional wood and mud-brick stylings. The room comes with a double bed and is lavishly appointed with a dressing area and a cosy bedroom with a sitting area.
• Standard Suite Rooms: Each of the 4 suite rooms is a unique space in different parts of the palace. The well-appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms exude ample charm and capture the essence of Ladakhi simplicity. The room offers a Valley view. Some of these suite rooms have balconies whereas others may offer more space.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• Guests staying at the property can visit Khardung La Pass which is just 52.1 km from the Palace. A favourite spot for adventure lovers, the pass is the highest motorable pass in the world.
• The 15th Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, which is just 5 minutes from the Palace is another most frequented by tourists to soak in the extraordinary views from atop the monastery.
• Just behind it is the 17th century Leh Royal Palace. The palace holds significance for history lovers as the museum stores a great collection of artefacts shedding light on the cultural history of the region.
• Guests can also visit the Pashmina House, which is just 6 min from the hotel. Those who seek some thrill can opt for river rafting on the Indus river.

How to Reach the Property

Stok Palace is 15 km away from Leh and can be reached easily via cab service. One can also take a bus from any of the bus terminals operating in Leh.In both cases, the time taken is 30-45 minutes. The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is at a distance of 15.6 km.