Lamayuru Monastery – A Great Attraction to See on Ladakh Organized Tours in India
Also referred to as the Yuru Gompa, the Lamayuru Monastery is one of the most favored places of interest and Buddhist monasteries to see on Ladakh vacations in India. Situated 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 volume to render permanent dwelling over 450 monks. More than 150 monks are staying inside this prominent monastery of Lamayuru.
The Lamayuru Gompa consisted originally of five premises, and some continues to be of the four corner establishments can still be seen. Lamayuru is host to 2 annual masked dancing festivals. It is extremely popular for annual dance masked festival. The monastery is frequented by lots of domestic and international travelers each year.
Besides monastery, Lamayuru is also prominent among trekkers. It provides some exceptional trekking trails including Darcha to Lamayuru Trek, Lamayuru to Darcha Trek, Lamayuru to Alchi Trek, Alchi to Lamayuru Trek, Padum to Lamayuru Trek, etc. Close by Alchi Monastery and Wanla Monastery are also famous among tourists. Undeniably, Lamayuru is a must see attraction of Ladakh holidays in India.
