Hemis Monasteryहेमिस मठ
The largest monastery in Ladakh, famous for its masked festival.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLeh, Ladakh
Leh and the Indus valley
Leh and the Indus valley
Best time to visit10 June to 15 July
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height3600 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 3 hrs
Base and nearbyHemis, Leh
EntryEntry ticket
About Hemis Monastery
The largest and richest monastery of Ladakh, belonging to the Drukpa lineage, hidden in a side valley about 45 km from Leh. It is known for the Hemis festival, a masked dance held every year in June or July to honour Guru Padmasambhava, and has a museum with old thangkas and relics. The courtyards and prayer halls have fine murals. Visit early in the day.
What to see and do
- Hemis festival in June or July
- Museum of thangkas
- Masked dance courtyard
- Hidden side valley
- Drukpa monastery
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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