Lamayuru, known as the Moon Land of Ladakh, is a high-altitude desert of eroded ridges beside an 11th-century monastery. It lies in western Ladakh, about 120 km from Leh, and it is the stop that sets our Moon Land tour apart from the classic Leh, Nubra and Pangong circuit.
What is the Moon Land?
Lamayuru's pale, folded hills look like the surface of another planet, which is how the Moon Land got its name. The 11th-century Lamayuru monastery sits above the landscape.
How far is Lamayuru from Leh?
It is about 120 km from Leh, roughly a 240 km round trip. On our tour you drive there through high-altitude desert and return to Leh the same day.
Lamayuru on our 7-day Ladakh tour
Day 1 is a rest day in Leh. Day 2 is Lamayuru and the Moon Land, followed by Leh sightseeing, Nubra Valley over Khardung La, Pangong Lake and a return over Chang La, with departure on day 7.
- Travel by Innova, Xylo or Ertiga-class vehicle
- One day on a Royal Enfield Himalayan, with fuel not included
- A camel ride on the Hunder dunes
- Optional rafting and ATV rides in Nubra
Give yourself time to acclimatise first
Leh is at about 3,500 m, so we recommend resting for at least 24 hours before the drive to Lamayuru.
Questions
Why is Lamayuru called Moon Land?
Its eroded, pale hills look like a lunar landscape.
How far is Moon Land from Leh?
About 120 km, or roughly a 240 km round trip on our tour.
Is Moon Land included in your Ladakh tour?
Yes. Our 6 night / 7 day Ladakh Moon Land tour includes Lamayuru on day 2.
