Stok
For other places with the same name, see Stok (disambiguation).
| Stok | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Stok Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| 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, situated in the Indus Valley 17 km southeast of the Ladakhi capital, Leh, where is situated the Stok Monastery, a museum and gompa. Stok monastery 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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