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STOK GURU TSHECHU Stock lies at 14 kilometres south of leh on the opposite side of the singge tsangspo or indus river.the castle was built on a hill at the of the village stok in about the year 1825 by king tsespal tundup namgyal.From then on the successive kings of ladakh resided in this castle..Inside are presrved sharines, the crown, ceremonial dress and jewellery of the kings of stok.In stok there is also the scred monastery of gurphug,a branch of spituk monastery. On the 9th and 10th days of the tibetan month  celebrate the festival called stok guru tshechu. At that time two  oracal make their appearance.

How it is possible to go for Ladakh in June? Traveling to Leh-Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most cherished dreams for many. Enjoy the sights of the vast and desolate expanse of hills and valleys. This along with the thrilling experience of enduring the harsh climate is one of its kind adventures. While some people suggest summers to be the best time to visit the place as the weather is most exciting and amiable. The snow has melted and there is a buzz of activity with the  colorful and vibrant Hemis Festival  taking place. On the other hand, according to some, winters have their own charm when only a handful of travelers visit the place. The site is all covered with snow and the views are most breathtaking. This is also the time when one of the most adventurous treks of the world, the Chadar-Trek starts. Adventure lovers find it bliss to walk over the majestic and frozen Zanskar River. But nevertheless, each time of the year has its own allure and deciding the b