Stakna is situated in Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir. It stretches eastwards from Leh on the southern bank of the Indus River. It is situated on a 60 m high isolated rock and is a few km upstream from Thiksey.
The main attraction here is the Stakna Monastery, which dates back to over 500 years. Other nearby attractions are the Stok Gompa and the Hemis Gompa.
Stakna is easily accessible on the way to Stok and Hemis. Leh is at a distance of 25 km.