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Lamayuru Monastery

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Ladakh Tour by Air
Durations : 09 Days
Places Covered : Delhi , Lamayuru, Likir, Alchi, Rizong, Spituk Monastery, Leh Bazaar, Leh Palace, Leh Gompa, Sankar gompa, Leh
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Durations : 17 Days
Places Covered : Delhi, Manali, Keylong, Hemis, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Thiksey, Shey palace, Sankar gompa, Lamayuru, Likir, Alchi, Srinagar
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Leh Ladakh Wildlife Treks Travel Package
Durations : 20 Days
Places Covered : Leh, Spituk, Zinchen, Rumbak, Shingo, Skiu, Markha, Thachungtse, Gya, Latho, Delhi
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Location
The famous Tibetan Buddhist Gompa, Lamayuru is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh in Kargil district. It is one of the largest and oldest monasteries of Ladakh, approximately 127 km west of Leh.

Foundation
Lamayuru monastery has an appealing charm and beauty. It dates back to 11th century and was founded by Mahasiddhacharya Naropa. The monastery belongs to Red-Hat sect of Buddhism and serves as a permanent resident to more than 150 monks.

Lamayuru Monastery
Highlights of Lamayuru Monastery
Visitors can spot monks in maroon robes, silently engaged in their routine work. Enchant yourself in cool bracing breeze and enjoy the spectacular view of surroundings. Lamayuru monastery is served by successive reincarnations of Skyabse Toldan Rinpoche. The monastery originally consists of five magnificent buildings, all lying ruined except the central one. Admire the sheer beauty of fascinating caves carved out of the mountains.



Treasures of Lamayuru Monastery
The ancient monastery treasures rich collection of artifacts including wall paintings and thankas, statues and carpets.

Mask Dance Festival
Two annual mask dance festivals are hosted by Lamayuru monastery. The festivals are celebrated with great festive fervor and zeal by the monks of Lamayuru monastery. Mask dance festival falls annually in the 2nd and 5th months of the Tibetan lunar calendar. On these auspicious occasions, all the monks surrounds the Gompa together and conducts prayers.

Lamayuru Monastery
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