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Stakna

by Rifa · 18/06/2026
5/5 - (3 votes)

Stakna Village

Stakna village is centered around its hilltop monastery overlooking the Indus. It offers serene landscapes, spiritual significance, and a peaceful atmosphere for travelers exploring Ladakh’s heritage.

Stakna Village

Village NameStakna
DistrictLeh Ladakh
Sub-DivisionLeh Hqtr
BlockChuchot
Ethnic PeopleLadakhi (Buddhist)
Population (Approx)500–1,000

Stakna: Famous for its monastery perched like a tiger’s nose overlooking the Indus. | Iconic visual destination.

Landscape & Environment

Leh is the largest district in the country in terms of area. It is one of the coldest and most elevated inhabited region of the world having 112 inhabited and 1 uninhabited villages.

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Leh Ladakh Weather
Leh Ladakh
9:30 am, Sep 5, 2026
temperature icon 11°C
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Humidity: 41 %
Pressure: 1015 mb
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Clouds: 3%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 5:55 am
Sunset: 6:41 pm
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11:30 am
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11°/13°°C 0 mm 0% 7 mph 41% 1014 mb 0 mm/h
2:30 pm
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14°/16°°C 0 mm 0% 8 mph 26% 1010 mb 0 mm/h
5:30 pm
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17°/17°°C 0 mm 0% 7 mph 13% 1005 mb 0 mm/h
8:30 pm
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15°/15°°C 0 mm 0% 8 mph 24% 1009 mb 0 mm/h
11:30 pm
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12°/12°°C 0 mm 0% 7 mph 38% 1011 mb 0 mm/h
2:30 am
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10°/10°°C 0 mm 0% 6 mph 45% 1012 mb 0 mm/h
5:30 am
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9°/9°°C 0 mm 0% 5 mph 56% 1015 mb 0 mm/h
8:30 am
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10°/10°°C 0 mm 0% 6 mph 49% 1016 mb 0 mm/h

Distance from Leh~25 km
Scenic Landscape & EnvironmentDramatic hilltop monastery, river valley
Culture & LifestyleMonastic life dominates

Things To Do

Monastery visit, scenic photography

Things To Exprience

Monastery visit, scenic photography

Travel Tips

Best visited during daylight hours

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Stakna Village: May–September

Near By Places

Nearest AirportKushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Nearest Bus Station / StopLeh Bus Stand
Nearest Hospital / ClinicSonam Norboo Memorial Hospital
Nearest Fuel StationIndian Oil Petrol Pump Karu

 

Discover the timeless charm of Ladakh by exploring Stakna village, where tradition, landscapes, and culture come together to offer an authentic and enriching travel experience.

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