Explore the Moon Land of India With Travel Influencer Kushagra Tayal

Kushagra Tayal, a renowned travel influencer, is known for exploring never seen before and adventurous places. Here, Kushagra Tayal highlights a very popular village of Ladakh, Lamayuru. Also known as the moonland of India. This small village is a tourist attraction in the region. It is considered to be an off-beat breakout, perfect for those who are eagerly waiting to explore something new. For ages, Lamayuru has been a major center of religion and culture in Ladakh. It is home to one of the oldest monasteries in the Union Territory. 

About Lamayuru: 

Lamayuru, also known as Lamayouru, is in the Leh District of the Union Territory of Ladakh, India. This small village falls within the Kalsi tehsil.  As the village is located approximately in the middle of the highway that connects Leh to Kargil, individuals love to drop by for a few days to explore everything it has to offer. The Leh to Lamayuru distance is about 117 kilometers by road. As for other nearby locations, the Lamayuru village is 140 km from Kargil.

Why Lamayuru Famous For:

Lamayuru Monastery: It is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and the main attraction of Lamayuru. The attractive beauty and spiritual charm of the monastery attract travelers as well as informal tourists throughout the year. It is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Ladakh, established in the 11th century. 

Lunar landscape: Another major factor behind the popularity of Lamayuru as a tourist attraction is its lunar landscape. Due to its spectacular and unique geological formations, the place is promoted as the “Moonscape” or “Moonland”, which is quite attracting tourists. 

Unique Culture and Traditions: Lamayuru is famous for its unique culture and tradition. Individuals visiting Ladakh with the interest of exploring all its aspects often find too much respect from the locals. It is a great way to get an extreme cultural picture of the region.

Regional fairs and festivals: Among the regional events, the two most popular annual festivals are Yuru KabGyat and Hemis Tse Chu. These events are marked by huge celebrations, traditional dances, holy rituals, and so on. 

How to get to Lamayuru?

By Air: If you want to travel by air then there is limited connectivity here. Hence traveling by flight is not the first choice of transport for many tourists. Lamayuru doesn't have its airport, and the closest one is based in Leh City, called Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. After landing at the Leh airport, individuals can hire a cab to cover the remaining 112 kilometers to reach Lamayuru. 

By Train: Individuals planning on traveling to Lamayuru directly via train should know that it is a bit complicated and the least favored choice of route. The nearest major railway stations to Lamayuru are Chandigarh, Pathankot, and Jammu Tawi. They have options for daily long-distance trains, connecting to important cities in India. However, the remaining distance from these stations to Lamayuru is quite long and can be covered via a bus or cab.

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By Road: Traveling by road to reach Lamayuru is the most comfortable and preferred way of transport. As it falls on the Leh-Srinagar Highway, individuals can easily drive to the village in their private/rental cars while en route to these cities. The driving distance from Kargil to Lamayuru is also quite short, about 140 kilometers, which makes for a memorable road trip. There are also buses available from Kargil and Leh that you can opt for. As Lamayuru to Leh distance is shorter, individuals often prefer visiting the village from there.

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