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Stock Palace Museum

The beauty of Ladakh surpasses the beauty of any other hilly place. Its rendezvous. The blue sky running up the cliffs of the castle, suddenly turning into a mix of black and grey, the herd of wild buffalow and yak running down the green grassland, the monks moving in a line in dark golden yellow color and the hills clad with snow. Its just amazing how much colors can the nature put in its canvas. Its here in this beautiful land of Ladakh, the Stock Palace Museum stands.

Its all about tankaras, Crowns, Jewels and Royal dresses. Its just like the royal palaces we have read and herad about in fairy tales. Just step into it and you will find all those lovely characters coming out of it.


Fast Facts
» Language : English, Hindi and Assamese.
» Visiting Hours : 07:00AM to 07:00 PM* its closed on gazetted holidays and Sundays. (check with the tour operator)
» Best time to visit : June to September. Its closed during the period of 15th October to 15th May. Rest its open for visits. June to September

Famous Sites:
Stock Palace Museum
Shrey
Its the place where the Old Palaces of the past Kings lie. Though not in use, as they don't have any inhabitants anymore, these are good memoirs of the past. It is also a monastery - one of the oldest Shrey was once the Capital of Ladakh.

Khardong La pass
Khardong La pass
These are the HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROADS IN THE WORLD. A drive through these is a must watching the beautiful mountains on side and the natural beauty on the other side.


Tibetan Market

Showcase

In the Stock Palace Museum you can see:

»Tankaras : These are the water tanks/ reservoirs which were used only for drinking water purposes. Watch out the carvings on these age old tankaras.

»The Crown : : The Royal Crown has been place here for the people to see. After the King passed away, since then it has been kept here. The widow of the King still resides in the Palace along with her sons.

»Coins : The old coins, of Gold and silver with the imprints of the past have been kept here for the future generation to see.

»Jewels and Jewellery : The Royal Jewels and Jewellery are kept here for demonstration. They are a beauty to see. One gets naturally attracted to them, no wonder if you too follow the heard!

»Royal Dresses : The impact of these royal dresses will always be with you, wherever you go. An enchanting mix of gold and red will leave you spell bound - ready to visualize yourself in one of them!



In And Around

»Lamayuru : It is one of the oldest Monastries of Ladakh. Otherway if you intend to visit one of the monastries in Ladakh then its the one to go for.

» Camel Safari : Indeed we are talking about Laddakh and not Rajasthan. A camel ride in Ladakh might come as surprise for you, but then it is one of the most beautiful experience of LADAKH. Enjoy this Safari - of Camels. You must have yalks in Ladakh, but camels are different here. Then indeed you will love this ride as much as you will love this surprise. One of the MUST DOS of Ladakh, don't forget it!

»Neer Mahal: The only Lake Palace of Eastern India, its the most sought after tourist place. Today its one of the famous summer resorts spreading in an area of 5.35 kms.

»Tibetan Market : This famous market calls upon its visitors. Handicrafts and Artificial Jewelry are its major attractions but be beware of the aritificials one!



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