Lamayuru Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in Lamayouro, a small village in the Leh district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh. The monastery is situated at an altitude of 3,510 meters and is about 127 km west of Leh. It is believed to be one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, dating back to the 10th century. The monastery is also known as Yung Drung Monastery or Tharpa Ling Monastery.

Lamayuru Monastery is a complex of various shrines, temples, and residential quarters for the monks. The most important feature of the monastery is the central building, which houses a statue of the Buddha and murals depicting various scenes from his life. The main hall of the monastery is adorned with ancient frescoes, thangkas, and other Buddhist artifacts. The monastery also has a library that contains an extensive collection of Tibetan Buddhist texts and manuscripts.

The monastery is known for its annual festival, the Yuru Kabgyat, which is celebrated in the 2nd month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. During this festival, the monks perform masked dances and other rituals to appease the gods and drive away evil spirits.

The surrounding area of the monastery is also known for its unique landscape, characterized by moon-like terrain and unusual rock formations. Lamayuru is situated on the Leh-Srinagar highway and is easily accessible by road. The monastery can be visited throughout the year, although the best time to visit is from June to September when the weather is mild and the skies are clear.