Namra Hotel

Buddhist path

Lamayuru monastery
It is one of the must visit place in Ladakh. Located at 40 km distance from the hotel, it is the oldest religious centre of Ladakh, housing 150 monks. The history of Lamayuru monastery dates back to the 10th century, when the Indian scholar Mahasiddhacharya Naropa caused a lake to dry up, which fed up the entire valley and laid the foundation stone of Lamayuru monastery of Red-Hat sect of Buddhism.

Alchi monastery
Alchi monastery, 20 km from the hotel is situated on the bank of the Indus river. It is a national heritage site as it is the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh. It is also unique for being the only renown monastery that lies on a flat ground. Tibetan translator Rinchen Zangpo founded the monastery in the mid 12th century.

Cultural Path

Aryan Valley
The Aryan villages lies 108 km from Tingmosgang, at the meeting point of Indus and Shyok rivers. Known as Brokpas, the outsiders, they claim to be descendants of Alexander the Great’s army who came here more than 2000 years ago. These people have stuck together to keep their gene pool intact. They are a great admirer of flowers which is a distinct feature of their common identity.