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Lamayuru Monastery & Moonland

Lamayuru, Ladakh, India

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Overview

Ladakh's oldest gompa perched over the yellow 'Moonland' badlands — a lunar erosion bowl that glows apricot at sunset.

Why visit: The strangest, most beautiful landscape on the Srinagar road.

History: Founded on Naropa's meditation cave (11th c.); legend says a drained lake left the moonscape behind.

Things to do

Heritage WalkPhotographyTrekking

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Travel Information

Best time

May–Sep; Yuru Kabgyat (Jun)

Entry fee

₹50

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half–full day

Nearby attractions

Within

8.9 km

🌄 Viewpoint

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Lamayuru, Ladakh

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