Charm of Ladakh Homestay-Stok

Charm of Ladakh Homestay-Stok

Stok is a small village situated at the base of the mighty Stok Kangri peak around 17 km from the Leh town in Ladakh. The village has a 14th century monastery alongside a 71 ft high statue of Gautam Buddha overlooking the Stok valley. Stok also serves as the gateway to several trekking trails. The former royal family of Ladakh inhabits the Stok palace here. The palace also acts as a museum showcasing various royal belongings as well as the history of the royal family. This homestay is located at a walking distance from the palace. The village has really low light-pollution levels and therefore is a perfect place for night sky watching and stars gazing all year round.

The Homestay is newly built in Ladakhi traditional style and beautifully made-up of wooden work. There are 2 bedrooms for the guest. One room has a double bed and another room has two double beds with all modern facilities like western style bathroom and television in the common area. Both rooms share the same bathroom and there is a local style bathroom outside the house.

Location: Walking distance from Stok Palace.
No. of Rooms – 2; Total Capacity – 9

Tariff

Per Person: 1500/-
Complimentary: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Open Sitting • Hot Water • Television • Toiletries • Washing Machine • Smoking Allowed

Food

They serve meals ranging from traditional Ladakhi dishes like Skyu, Chutagi, Momos and Khameeri roti with butter tea to regular Indian food like seasonal vegetable, dal, rice etc. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served on prior request. 

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Hiking • Cycling • Village Walk • Star Gazing 

Points of Interest

Stok Palace • Stok Monastery • Stok Museum and Royal Palace • View of the Stok Kangri Peak • Choeling Monastery (7km) • Sindhu Ghat Viewpoint (8.8km) 

Excursions

Spituk (11km) • Shey Palace (12km) • Leh Golf Course (13km) • Leh Palace (15km) • Thiksey Monastery (17km) • Tsemo Monastery (18km) • Shanti Stupa (18km) • Hemis Gompa (32km)

Know your host

Stanzin Wafhel will host you here with his family. He is a farmer and grow basic crops like apples, apricots, berries, grapes, potato, spinach and own cattle. 

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