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Hemis, Ladakh
Hemis Monastery
June – September (festival in Jun/Jul) 8 am – 6 pm ≈ ₹100
Visitor Info
Location
Hemis, Ladakh
Best Time
June – September (festival in Jun/Jul)
Timings
8 am – 6 pm
Entry Fee
≈ ₹100
About
Hemis Monastery
The largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh, hidden in a gorge, famous for its two-day masked Cham dance festival in early summer.
History & Background
Re-established in 1672 under King Sengge Namgyal; the Hemis festival honours Guru Padmasambhava and runs on the 10th day of the Tibetan lunar month.
Activities
Cham masked dances (Hemis Tsechu, Jun–Jul) The monastery museum's thangkas Short hike to Gotsang hermitage Combine with Thiksey and Shey on the same road
Gallery
Visual Journey
Experiences
Activities
✦Cham masked dances (Hemis Tsechu, Jun–Jul)
✦The monastery museum's thangkas
✦Short hike to Gotsang hermitage
✦Combine with Thiksey and Shey on the same road
Useful Tips
Travel Tips
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Festival dates shift each year with the lunar calendar.
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Arrive early on festival days for a courtyard spot.
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It's 45 km south of Leh.
Hemis Monastery
Hemis, Ladakh