Famous for the ancient Tayul Monastery, Tayul is located at an altitude of 3900 m in Lahaul and Spiti District. The name Tayul literally means 'the place that is chosen.' Keylong, the district headquarters, lies about 7 km south-west of this beautiful hamlet.
Shasur village and Shashur Monastery are west of Tayul. Jispa is a prominent village south of Tayul.
