{"id":21550,"date":"2021-08-07T13:07:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T13:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=21550"},"modified":"2021-08-07T13:07:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T13:07:31","slug":"srinagar-to-lamayuru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-lamayuru\/","title":{"rendered":"Srinagar to Lamayuru &#8211; Entering the Land of Lamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This post is in continuation with a previous one and part of my Leh Ladakh Travelogue. In the earlier posts, I talked about how I got my 13 years old Wagon R prepared for a trip to Ladakh and provided details on our journey from Dharamshala to Srinagar. On the second day of our trip, we traveled from Srinagar to Lamayuru, details of which are in the post below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To read the previous parts of this travelogue, please click on the links below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The journey so Far:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/preparation-for-leh-ladakh-car-trip-and-things-to-carry\/\">Preparation for Leh Ladakh Car Trip and Things to Carry\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/dharamshala-to-srinagar\/\">Dharamshala to Srinagar &#8211; Day 1<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As our guesthouse accommodation in Srinagar was a budgeted one, so there was no option of breakfast. We got up early and were ready to check out at 7.00 AM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We were greeted by an overcast sky in the morning. The drive along the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/sunset-at-dal-lake\/\">Dal Lake<\/a><\/strong> on Boulevard road was a peaceful one as there were very fewer people due to the early morning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I tried to click some pictures but could not get the desired results due to low light. Moreover, we were the first time users of a DSLR. I am sure a professional guy can still take some good shots irrespective of the weather outside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21553 size-full\" title=\"early morning picture of dal lake\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake.jpg\" alt=\"early morning picture of dal lake\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dal-lake-585x439.jpg 585w\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-lamayuru\/#Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Bus\" >Srinagar to Lamayuru Bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-lamayuru\/#Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Taxi_Fare\" >Srinagar to Lamayuru Taxi Fare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Lamayuru\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Soon we joined the NH1 and started our journey to Sonamarg. Stopped at a tea shop around Ganderbal. We were carrying some Biscuits, cookies &amp; Mathi\u2019s which were lapped up happily with a double dose of tea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-travel-guide\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Leh Ladakh &#8211; A Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feeling refreshed and refueled, we increased our momentum as we were aware of the roadblocks that can show up on the mighty Zojila pass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Looks like a harvest season in Kashmir Valley<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21554 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-3-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We were already carrying a 10 liters plastic can to fill extra fuel when required. But I had a feeling this might not be enough looking at the itinerary we had planned. So we purchased another 10 liters can at Gund. We reached <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/places-to-visit-in-sonamarg-things-to-do-in-sonamarg\/\">Sonamarg<\/a> <\/strong>around 10 AM.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonamarg_to_Zoji_La_Pass\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sonamarg to Zoji La Pass<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The weather had cleared up so it was time for some pictures on the way to the Zojila Pass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21557 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-4-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21556 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some more pictures on the way to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/\">Zojila Pass<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21558 size-full\" title=\"sonamarg\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5.jpg\" alt=\"sonamarg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-5-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>You can see some base camps at Baltal (Bottom Right). This is the starting point of Amarnath Yatra.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21559 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-6-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road to Zojila was full of trucks mostly filled with supplies as the winter season was close by. It was slow but smooth sailing towards the pass, thankfully there was no Army convoy crossing at that time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we neared the pass, the last 10 &#8211; 12 kilometers was totally a dirt track. I have seen many videos of people getting stuck due to water crossings and landslides in this area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The time we choose to travel is considered the safest with almost no rain and landslides. Hence it was just a matter of time when we reached the Pass around noon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/important-tips-driving-through-ladakh\/\">Safety Tips for Self Driving in Ladakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zoji_La_Pass\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zoji La Pass<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a great feeling to cross the first high-altitude pass of the trip. Zojila might not be the highest of the passes but certainly can be considered one of the toughest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21555 size-full\" title=\"zojila pass\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2.jpg\" alt=\"zojila pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-2-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21560 size-full\" title=\"jitender pathania\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1.jpg\" alt=\"jitender pathania\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-1-585x293.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21561 size-full\" title=\"jitender pathania\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3.jpg\" alt=\"jitender pathania\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zojila-top-3-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After 15 minutes of photo break, it was time to move ahead as we had a target to reach Lamayuru today which was still 200 kilometers away. As soon as we cross Zojila the landscape changed to high barren mountains with a little greenery in the valley areas.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zoji_La_to_Drass\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zoji La to Drass<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Road till Zoji La Pass to Drass was in good condition barring a few bad patches. It took us about 1.5 hours to reach Drass, known as the Gateway to Ladakh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21562 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21563 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-7-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First View of the Tiger Hill as we approached Drass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21564 size-full\" title=\"Tiger Hill\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger Hill\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tiger-hill-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kargil_War_Memorial\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kargil War Memorial<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next pit stop was the famous Kargil War Memorial in Drass; built in the memory of the brave souls who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war in 1999. For more details, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/kargil-war-memorial\/\">Kargil War Memorial Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surprisingly we met a close friend of Sunit who was posted at the memorial. Thus we got a VIP treatment and were given a private tour to the complete memorial followed by some mouth-watering Samosas &amp; Jalebi made in a local canteen run by the Army.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21566 size-full\" title=\"kargil war memorial\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1.jpg\" alt=\"kargil war memorial\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21567 size-full\" title=\"kargil war memorial\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2.jpg\" alt=\"kargil war memorial\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21568 size-full\" title=\"kargil war memorial\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3.jpg\" alt=\"kargil war memorial\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-3-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21569 size-full\" title=\"jitender pathania\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4.jpg\" alt=\"jitender pathania\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kargil-war-memorial-4-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a very patriotic experience at the memorial, but this stop got extended a bit more than what we expected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By the time we started the next leg of the journey, it was already 3.30 in the afternoon. Being short on time, we decided to move ahead with very fewer stops.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thankfully the roads after Drass were in excellent conditions accompanied by some amazing views.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21570 size-full\" title=\"Srinagar to Lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8.jpg\" alt=\"Srinagar to Lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/srinagar-to-lamayuru-8-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mulbekh\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mulbekh<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Around 5.30 in the evening we reached Mulbekh which is famous for its rock-cut image of Maitreya Buddha.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After a quick tea break, it was time to move ahead as we were already behind schedule and still had to cross Namika La and Fatu la Passes<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21571 size-full\" title=\"Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha.jpg\" alt=\"Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mulbekh-maitreya-buddha-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Namika_La\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Namika La<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Starting the ascent to Namika La<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21573 size-full\" title=\"Srinagar to Lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1.jpg\" alt=\"Srinagar to Lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> Sunset on the way to Namika La<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21574 size-full\" title=\"namika la\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2.jpg\" alt=\"namika la\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-2-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally! the second pass of the day Namika La<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21575 size-full\" title=\"namika la\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top.jpg\" alt=\"namika la\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/namika-la-top-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fatula_Top\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fatula Top<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was dark soon after sunset. We crossed Fatu la, the third pass of the day in complete darkness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The temperature outside had dropped considerably. So opted to stay in the car and managed just one click.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21572 size-full\" title=\"fotula pass\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top.jpg\" alt=\"fotula pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/fatula-top-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotels_in_Lamayuru\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hotels in Lamayuru<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We managed to reach Lamayuru around 8.00 PM. Surprisingly the complete town of Lamayuru was in pitch darkness. It was hard to get a clue of a guesthouse or a hotel. The only thing we could hear was the noise of a Generator. As we moved towards the sound, got a glimpse of a guesthouse with some lights on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We were too tired and not in a mood to bargain. So we settled in for Rs. 2500\/- for a room with an extra bed + dinner + breakfast. It did not seem like a bad deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Later at the dinner table, we were informed by the GH owner that Lamayuru is without electricity for the last 3 days due to some technical problem. It was really sad to see a situation like this. The dinner was served right away and we all ate to our heart&#8217;s content as this was the only proper meal we had today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tomorrow was going to be an easy day for us as Leh was just 120 kilometers. With these thoughts in mind, we called it a day. We were looking forward to getting up early tomorrow to visit the Monastery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lakes-in-ladakh\/\">Travel Guide for Lakes in Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fotu_La\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fotu La<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To cross Fotu La in the night was a challenge indeed with almost zero traffic. Although we had driven close to 700 kilometers but still had that weird question in my subconscious mind of what happens if we get stuck in no-man\u2019s land.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But then we had peace of mind as we were carrying a tent and 3 sleeping bags, a small LPG cylinder with some Maggie. We were ready to face any surprises that could be in store for us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was very windy up there so had to bid Fotu La Goodbye while being seated in the warmth of the car.\u00a0But was Fotula ready to bid us final goodbye for the trip? This is another story that will come up soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To continue reading the next part of this travelogue, please read Day 3 &#8211; Lamayuru to Leh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Distance\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru Distance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru is at a total distance of about 310 kilometers from Srinagar. This journey can take you anywhere between 9 to 12 hours depending upon your speed, breaks, and the traffic at Zoji La.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We traveled late in the season due to which we did not get stuck at Zoji La Pass. But usually, in the early season (in the months from May to July \/ August), traffic at Zoji La is one way. This means that the vehicles from Srinagar to Kargil are allowed within certain and hours and then for rest of the day, traffic from Kargil side is allowed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So please ensure that you confirm the traffic timings before you start the journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/festivals-of-ladakh\/\">Festivals of Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Road_Conditions\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru Road Conditions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you can guess from the post above, the road conditions were mostly smooth all the way except for a small bad stretch around Zoji La.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Bus\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru Bus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-by-public-transport\/\">bus<\/a><\/strong> dedicated for Srinagar to Lamayuru only. You will have to board the bus that is going towards <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/city-of-leh-travel-guide\/\">Leh<\/a><\/strong> and get down at Lamayuru.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Lamayuru_Taxi_Fare\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Lamayuru Taxi Fare<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, you can get a taxi as well from Srinagar to drop you at Lamayuru. For a private taxi, expect this fare to be around Rs. 8000. For shared taxis, this can be anywhere between Rs. 2000 &#8211; 2500 per person.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Journey Ahead: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/\">Lamayuru to Leh &#8211; The City Beautiful<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope the travelogue and information above on traveling from Srinagar to Lamayuru was of help. Please click on the link above to continue reading the next part of this travelogue. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below or at our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/roadragas.com\/index.php?threads\/three-musketeers-in-ladakh-with-a-13-year-old-cutie-pie.4260\/\">Community Forum<\/a><\/strong>, and I will be happy to answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is in continuation with a previous one and part of my Leh Ladakh Travelogue. 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