Monastery in the moonscape
Very interesting stop while traveling around Ladakh is the monastery and the ancient town of Lamayuru. Whether you come here for a trip from Leh or you only transit here on the road linking Ladakh with Kashmir, make sure to make here at least a half-day stop. In addition, the monastery is renowned for it’s for colorful festivals. Lamayuru is also a starting point for interesting treks both to Zanskar (Lamayuru – Padum trek) and to the valley of Suru (Lamayuru – Kanji la – Rangdum).
Program in Lamayuru
After accommodating first walk through the old town and gradually ascend to the monastery. From here set out for a walk above the monastery up to the oasis in the west of the town. Wait for the sunset at one of the outlook points. You will have the entire town with the monastery and the surrounding mountain ridges at your fingertips. If you are here during a festival, do not miss the opportunity to watch it.
Visit of Lamayuru
Monastery famous for festivals
Lamayuru (3 500 m asl) is an important pilgrimage site at the boundary of Muslim and Buddhist Ladakh. It is… continue reading
Hike around Lamayuru gompa
Walk in the moonland
The ancient Lamayuru gompa surrounded by small town with Tibetan-looking houses is the center of Buddhism in… continue reading
Lamayuru festival
Festival of the year in Lamayuru
June is not very typical time to visit Ladakh, but it has several advantages – peaks of the surrounding… continue reading
Articles nearby
Article: Kargil - Léh
The road from Kargil to Leh overcomes two high passes Namika la and Fotu la la in a typical ladack landscape of arid mountains… continue reading
Giga List: The most beautiful trips in Ladakh
Ladakh is a slightly different India, not for nothing is it Little Tibet. It is a very mountainous, high-lying area. Here you… continue reading