Lamayuru

Lamayuru, also spelt Lamayouro, is a small village between Kargil and Leh in Ladakh, India.

Understand
Lamayuru is home to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, dating back to the 10th century. Local legend has it that the place was once a lake that dried up. The village has around 100 houses scattered around the Lamayuru Monastery.

Get in
Lamayuru village is 125 km from Leh on the Leh–Srinagar Highway. Any vehicle going from Leh to Kargil, or on to Srinagar, will invariably pass through Lamayuru. State transport buses ply from Leh bus stand to Lamayuru at 08:00 and 14:00; however, it's wiser to visit the bus stand a day before to confirm the timings.

Get around
On foot. It's a small village.

See and do

 * There are a collection of Buddhist murals, texts and figures on display. 50 rupees.



Eat
There are a number of restaurants in the village.

Sleep
There are a number of homestays that can be arranged for around 500 rupees (2018).


 * Singay guest house. Clean, has wifi, secure bike parking, friendly family. Double room around 500 for one person.
 * Singay guest house. Clean, has wifi, secure bike parking, friendly family. Double room around 500 for one person.

Go next

 * Alchi – small village with a gompa, or Buddhist monastic complex, 4 km off the road to Leh
 * Kargil – second-largest town of Ladakh after Leh
 * Leh – capital of Ladakh