Lamayuru Monastery – A Marvelous
Attraction to Visit on Ladakh Travels in India
Generally known as the Yuru
Gompa, the Lamayuru Monastery is one of the hottest sights and Buddhist
monasteries to see on Ladakh travels in India .
Found in Kargil district in Western Ladakh in the Indian
province of Jammu Kashmir , Lamayuru Gompa is one of the earliest and
biggest monasteries in Ladakh with facility to offer permanent dwelling over
450 monks. More than 150 monks are residing inside this prominent monastery of
Lamayuru.
The Lamayuru Gompa consisted
originally of five complexes, and some continues to be of the four corner
structures can still be seen. Lamayuru is host to 2 annual masked dancing
festivals. It is really popular for annual dance masked festival. The monastery
is frequented by lots of domestic and international travelers each year.
Besides monastery, Lamayuru is
also sought after among trekkers. It provides some superb trekking trails
including Darcha to Lamayuru Trek, Lamayuru to Darcha Trek, Lamayuru to Alchi
Trek, Alchi to Lamayuru Trek, Padum to Lamayuru Trek, etc. Adjacent Alchi Monastery
and Wanla Monastery are also famous among tourists. Definitely, Lamayuru is a
must see attraction of Ladakh holidays in India .
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