{"id":21580,"date":"2021-08-07T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T14:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=21580"},"modified":"2021-08-07T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T14:06:22","slug":"lamayuru-to-leh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamayuru to Leh &#8211; The Land of High Passes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This post is in continuation with a previous one and part of my Leh Ladakh Travelogue. This is a trip that we made in a 13-year-old Wagon R. In previous chapters, I explained how we got the car ready for the trip ahead and traveled from Dharamshala to Lamayuru. The post below talks about our third day of the journey, from Lamayuru to Leh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To read the previous parts of the travelogue, please click on the links below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The journey so Far:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/dharamshala-to-srinagar\/\">Dharamshala to Srinagar \u2013 Day 1<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-lamayuru\/\">Srinagar to Lamayuru &#8211; Day 2<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although I knew that it will be an easy and short ride for us today, I still made it a point to get up early and visit the Lamayuru monastery before we moved further.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first rays of the sun had just started kissing the mountain tops. It was just 6.30 in the morning and I was up to get the feel of the morning fresh air which was a bit chilly. It took around 15 minutes to reach the monastery on foot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Navigation<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9c8037dfdd7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9c8037dfdd7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Lamayuru_Monastery_Leh\" >Lamayuru Monastery Leh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Lamayuru_Moonland\" >Lamayuru Moonland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Lamayuru_Monastery_to_Leh\" >Lamayuru Monastery to Leh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_Finally\" >Leh, Finally !!!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_to_Lamayuru_Road_Condition\" >Leh to Lamayuru Road Condition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_to_Lamayuru_Map\" >Leh to Lamayuru Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_to_Lamayuru_Taxi\" >Leh to Lamayuru Taxi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_to_Lamayuru_Drive\" >Leh to Lamayuru Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Kargil_to_Leh_via_Lamayuru\" >Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Lamayuru_to_Leh_bus\" >Lamayuru to Leh bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Leh_to_Lamayuru_Itinerary\" >Leh to Lamayuru Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#How_do_I_get_to_Lamayuru_Monastery\" >How do I get to Lamayuru Monastery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Which_is_the_oldest_monastery_in_Ladakh\" >Which is the oldest monastery in Ladakh?<\/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\/lamayuru-to-leh\/#Which_is_the_largest_monastery_in_Ladakh\" >Which is the largest monastery in Ladakh?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamayuru_Monastery_Leh\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lamayuru Monastery Leh<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lamayuru is one of the largest and the most ancient monasteries of Ladakh. Legend has it that the region, where Yungdrung Tharpaling (Lamayuru) is situated today, approximately 120 km to the west of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/tourist-attractions-in-leh-city-proximity\/\">Leh<\/a><\/strong>, the capital of Ladakh, was under a big lake at the time of Buddha Shakyamuni (historical Buddha).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even I was surprised to know this, but this could be the secret of the famous Moonland of Lamayuru.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21584 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru monastery\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru monastery\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-monastery-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The doors of the monastery were still closed so I got some time to roam around and capture morning shots.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21585 size-full\" title=\"the town of lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1.jpg\" alt=\"the town of lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21586 size-full\" title=\"the town of lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2.jpg\" alt=\"the town of lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21587 size-full\" title=\"the town of lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3.jpg\" alt=\"the town of lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-3-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bird&#8217;s Eye view of Lamayuru town from the monastery<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21588 size-full\" title=\"the town of lamayuru\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4.jpg\" alt=\"the town of lamayuru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-4-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamayuru_Moonland\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lamayuru Moonland<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21589 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru moonland\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru moonland\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21590 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru moonland\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru moonland\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2-585x389.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-moonland-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Photography was not allowed inside the Monastery, so we listened to the morning prayers for a while before returning to our Guest House. After a quick shower and a heavy breakfast, we were ready to explore the road further towards Leh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21591 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru to leh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru to leh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-5-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamayuru_Monastery_to_Leh\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lamayuru Monastery to Leh<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we moved further the true vibrant colors of Ladakh started to emerge. It was beauty at its best. We continued to move at a steady pace with small breaks in between.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><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 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first stop was at the viewpoint of the confluence of Indus &amp; Zanskar Rivers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence.jpeg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21592 size-full\" title=\"indus and zanskar confluence\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence.jpeg\" alt=\"indus and zanskar confluence\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/indus-zanskar-confluence-585x293.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our next stop was at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/truth-behind-mysterious-magnetic-hill-of-ladakh\/\">Magnetic Hill<\/a><\/strong>, although we felt nothing magnetic there. There could be some phenomena that were there in old times but with the increase in traffic &amp; tourists and construction activity in the area, we could no longer feel that phenomenon. Nevertheless, a photo stop is a must here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21593 size-full\" title=\"magnetic hill of ladakh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1.jpg\" alt=\"magnetic hill of ladakh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21594 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru to leh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru to leh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/magnetic-hill-ladakh-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next stop was the famous <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/gurudwara-pathar-sahib\/\">Gurudwara Patthar Saheb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb.jpeg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21595 size-full\" title=\"Gurudwara Patthar Saheb\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb.jpeg\" alt=\"Gurudwara Patthar Saheb\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gurudwara-patthar-saheb-585x293.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But the highlight of today\u2019s drive was this stretch of Road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-1.jpeg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21596 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru to leh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-1.jpeg\" alt=\"lamayuru to leh\" width=\"800\" height=\"1600\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-2-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-2-585x293.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21598 size-full\" title=\"lamayuru to leh\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3.jpg\" alt=\"lamayuru to leh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamayuru-to-leh-3-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We reached <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/good-budget-hotels-in-leh-with-tariff\/\">Leh<\/a><\/strong> around 3.30 in the afternoon and were greeted by a very close friend of RakeshG named Mr. Karma, who runs a restaurant near the Bus Stand.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_Finally\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh, Finally !!!<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He had already booked accommodation for us nearby in a guest house named Laga Guest House. We paid Rs. 1500 per night there. The stay was comfortable with hot water available 24 hrs, room heaters, and the market at walking distance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We all rested for while before heading to Mr. Karma&#8217;s restaurant for a round of drinks to celebrate completing the first part of the journey. Phone calls were made back to the family to inform our well-being. Thankfully Airtel postpaid was working fine in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/leh-city\/\">Leh<\/a><\/strong> at least. Tomorrow was a day to arrange the permits with some local sightseeing on the cards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By the time we finished with dinner, it was already 10 pm. As it was getting cold outside it was time to hit the bed. Below is a little more information on the route between Lamayuru and Leh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-leh-highway-guide\/\">How to Plan a Journey on Srinagar Leh Highway<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_to_Lamayuru_Road_Condition\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh to Lamayuru Road Condition<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition of the road between Lamayuru and Leh is super smooth. In fact, I think this is the best stretch of the road that you will encounter in your entire journey to and in Ladakh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_to_Lamayuru_Map\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh to Lamayuru Map<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For a road map of the route between Lamayuru and Leh, and in fact the entire Ladakh region, please read <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-road-map-detailed-road-map-ladakh\/\">A Comprehensive Leh Ladakh Road Map<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_to_Lamayuru_Taxi\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh to Lamayuru Taxi<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A private taxi from Leh to Lamayuru or vice versa will cost anywhere between Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000, depending on your negotiation skills. A ride in a shared cab will cost under Rs. 1000.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_to_Lamayuru_Drive\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh to Lamayuru Drive<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The drive on this 115 kilometers long stretch is a very pleasant one and has a ton of sightseeing places en route. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/plan-journey-sham-valley-ladakh\/\">Sham Valley<\/a><\/strong> as well falls on the same stretch. In total, it will not take you more than 4-5 hours at most to get to Leh from Lamayuru.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kargil_to_Leh_via_Lamayuru\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you, however, stayed for the night in Kargil, then the travel time to Leh via Lamayuru will easily be between 6 to 7 hours, or even more. The total distance then would increase to about 220 kilometers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamayuru_to_Leh_bus\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lamayuru to Leh bus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no direct bus between Leh and Lamayuru only. You will have to either board the bus coming from Kargil or Srinagar (both these buses travel through Lamayuru) or look for a shared cab.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leh_to_Lamayuru_Itinerary\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh to Lamayuru Itinerary<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were traveling to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/tourist-attractions-on-srinagar-leh-highway\/\">Leh from Srinagar<\/a><\/strong> side, like we did, you can easily cover Lamayuru and all of the places en route while on the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you, however, flew into Leh or reached there via Manali and had no intention of traveling on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-leh-highway-guide\/\">Leh Srinagar Highway<\/a><\/strong>, then a trip to Lamayuru from Leh can easily be made in a day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take an early start from Leh, possibly by 6 AM, and drive all the way to Lamayuru. On the way, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/truth-behind-mysterious-magnetic-hill-of-ladakh\/\">Magnetic Hill<\/a><\/strong>, Gurudwara <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/gurudwara-pathar-sahib\/\">Pathar Sahib<\/a><\/strong>, and Indus Zanskar Confluence. Reach Lamayuru before noon, visit the monastery here, and start driving back to Leh. If you had time, you can also visit the Alchi, Likir, and Phyang Monasteries on the way.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Lamayuru_Monastery\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How do I get to Lamayuru Monastery?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best way to reach the monastery from Leh would be a self-drive vehicle. If not, then you can board the daily bus to Srinagar and get down at Lamayuru. A third option would be to rent a motorcycle in Leh and ride to Lamayuru. If within budget, hiring a private taxi for a day tour is a great option as well.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_oldest_monastery_in_Ladakh\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which is the oldest monastery in Ladakh?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is really no certain way of telling this but Lamayuru monastery is considered to be the oldest monastery in Ladakh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_largest_monastery_in_Ladakh\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which is the largest monastery in Ladakh?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diskit Monastery is considered to be the largest monastery in Ladakh.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Journey Ahead: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/sightseeing-in-leh\/\">Sightseeing in Leh &#8211; A Day in Leh Town<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lamayuru to Leh &#8211; Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope the travelogue and information provided were of help. 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