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Major city · India

Lamayuruलमायुरु

Spend a half‑day at the monastery and stay one night in a guest house; travel onward to Leh or Kargil the next day.

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Lamayuru is a tiny Ladakhi village on the Leh‑Srinagar highway, best known for its 10th‑century monastery. The site is a quick stop (30 min walk) but offers a night’s rest in basic homestays before continuing to Leh or Kargil.

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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (very cold, road closures possible)
Airport
IXL
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Lamayuru: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lamayuru112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lamayuru, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealThukpa (noodle soup)₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (per km)Road conditions may affect fare.₹30–₹45 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lamayuru Monastery (one of Ladakh’s oldest)High‑altitude desert scenery
Airports
IXL Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (About 125 km (78 mi) (≈2 h 30 min by road) east of Lamayuru)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    2°C (36°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lamayuru: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−2°C (28°F)

−15°C (5°F)

0 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−13°C (9°F)

0 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−9°C (16°F)

0 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

−4°C (25°F)

0 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

0°C (32°F)

0 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

0 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

0 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

0 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

3°C (37°F)

0 rd

Oct

10°C (50°F)

−5°C (23°F)

0 rd

Nov

2°C (36°F)

−12°C (10°F)

0 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−15°C (5°F)

0 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot – the village is a handful of houses around the gompa.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Alchi

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Road, about 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Lamayuru; walk or short taxi

Small gompa, good for a quick visit.

Kargil

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Bus or private car, 70 km (43 mi) east on Leh‑Srinagar Highway

Second‑largest town in Ladakh, market and museum.

Leh

overnight

Door to door: ≈2 h 30 min

Bus or car, 125 km (78 mi) east on highway

Base for further Ladakh exploration.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Tharpaling Guest House

Basic homestay, rooms ~₹500 per night, simple meals extra

Singay Guest House

Clean, wifi, double room ~₹500 per night, meals extra

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse double room1 × 3 nights × ₹800₹2,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹1,200₹7,200
Trip total≈ ₹1,600 per person per day, bed included₹9,600≈ US$110

Basic rooms, shared bathroom

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Prices of common things

Thukpa (noodle soup)₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
Biryani plate₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4)
Taxi (per km)Road conditions may affect fare.₹30–₹45 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Lamayuru is low‑risk; main concerns are altitude, cold nights and occasional road closures.
  • State bus departures (08:00, 14:00) can change; confirm a day ahead.
  • Altitude (~3,300 m) may cause sickness – hydrate and ascend slowly.
  • Road may be blocked by snow in winter months.

Emergency numbers

Police
112

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Medical emergency112

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lamayuru. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (very cold, road closures possible) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Leh for acclimatization.
  2. Combine with a visit to Pangong Lake (≈5 h round‑trip).

Meanwhile

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