Lamayuru is situated about 125 kms west of Leh, off the Srinagar-Leh highway.
Lamayuru Gompa
According to local legends, the great Indian scholar Mahasiddhacharya Naropa caused the lake which filled the valley to dry up and founded Lamayuru Monastery.
Chortens inside the complex
Lamayuru is a popular starting/ending point for the treks into/out of the Zanskar valley.
View of the village from the Gompa
The gompa houses about 40 lamas.
View of the village from the Gompa
Ladakhi lady in the traditional attire
Turning the prayer wheels
Door leading to the inner sanctum
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Prayer hall
Murals
Murals
Twice a year, all the lamas gather for prayers, accompanied by three days of masked dancing.
Lamas practicing for the festival
Lamas practicing for the festival
Other articles on Lamayuru
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- Photo Tour of Lamayuru Gompa (Ladakh)
- Review : Hotel Niranjana (Lamayuru, Ladakh)
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