Stok
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| Stok | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Stok | |
| Coordinates: 34°04′N 77°34′E / 34.07°N 77.57°ECoordinates: 34°04′N 77°34′E / 34.07°N 77.57°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ladakh |
| Elevation | 3,364 m (11,037 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Stok or Stak is village, museum and gompa situated in the Indus Valley 17 km southeast of the Ladakhi capital, Leh. Stok is the current residence of the former royal family of Ladakh and the museum contains the shrines, crown, ceremonial dress and jewelry of the Ladakhi king. Siddhartha School is located in the village
Geography
Stok is located at 34°04′N 77°34′E / 34.07°N 77.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 3,364 metres (11,037 feet).
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