A 22 Meter High Statue Of Gautam Buddha Sits In Stok Village Of The Indian State Of Ladakh|
A 22 Meter High Statue Of Gautam Buddha Sits In Stok Village Of The Indian State Of Ladakh | Stoke Village: A 14th-century village, Stoke is known for its library, which has 108 volumes of Kangyur. There is a statue of Gautam Buddha 22 meters high near the monastery. Located 14 km southwest of Leh in the state of Ladakh, Stok was the seat of the former rulers of Ladakh. Also famous for its 14th-century Buddhist monastery, Stok also attracts a lot of trekkers as it serves as the gateway to many high-altitude trekking trails in the Himalayas. Stok Situated in a beautiful location surrounded by the Skangri range, Markha, and Indus valleys, Stoke is a visual treat for the visitors. The village of Stok was the former throne of the Ladakhi royal family. Stok Mahal was built about two hundred years ago by King Tsepal Tondup Namgyal after the Sikh general Zorawar Singh foray at Leh. A scion of the royal family still lives in the palace. IN The museum inside the palace Displays artif...