Lamayuru Monastery
On your tour to Ladakh you will come across numerous monasteries in the Himalayan towns. At hilltops casting a panoramic view of the valley below and surrounded by the spectacular snow peaks, monasteries in Ladakh are major tourist attractions. Situated about 127 kms from the Leh town the Lamayuru Monastery is located on a steep hill between Bodhkharbu and Kha-la-che.
Ladakh, at a height of 9,800 feet and surrounded by the Himalayas and Karakoram Range, houses incredible monasteries in its folds. Located on hillocks or steep mountain tops against the azure skies, it is spectacular to behold these structures. With prayer flags fluttering along the mountain edges, fresh air blows into to Himalayan Kingdom, adding to its beauty. Often you can spot monks in maroon robes, silently climbing their ways to the monasteries.
There are legends associated with the Lamayuru Monastery. Situated in the most scenic locale, it is a hot spot for tourist attractions. The monastery is house to 150 monks and follows the Red-Hat sect of Buddhism.
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Lamayuru Monastery is also known as Yung Drung or Swastika monastery. It has many shrines and a rich collection of thangkas and wall paintings. Originally the monastery had five buildings but today there exists only the central building. Annual festivals on the 17th and 18th day of the 5th month of the Tibetan Lunar calendar are held in Lamayuru Monastery where masked dances are performed. Monks from the other monasteries also participate in the celebrations.
Lamayuru Monastery offers you a glimpse of the importance of Buddhism in Ladakh. Indianholiday offers you the facility to book tours to Lamayuru Monastery well ahead in advance.
