• The other affiliated monasteries of Hemis, founded almost at the same time, are Chemrey (Chemde), Hanle and Timosgong.
  • Let’s embark on an exploration of the Hemis Monastery, a tranquil and spiritually captivating destination nestled in the stunning landscapes of Ladakh.
  • What Makes It So Special? An Experience Not To Be Missed. Checking Out The Architecture Of Hemis Monastery. The Courtyard. The Prayer Hall.
  • Hemis hamlet; hanging on to the cliff-slope for dear life. ... At Hemis Monastery. Lama musicians with cymbals, drums, and unwieldy trumpets.
  • Vasily Vereshchagin/ Hemis Monastery in Ladakh. Hemis Monastery in Ladakh.
  • At an altitude of 12000 feet, Hemis Monastery is the largest Tibetan monastery in the Ladakh region, which sits on a hill on the west side of Indus River.
  • Gyalwa Gotsangpa meditated In a cave on the edge of the mountain above Hemis Monastery, where a meditation centre named after him was established.
  • Arranged around 45 km away from the capital city, Leh, Hemis Monastery is known for its yearly 2-day strict occasion, Hemis Festival.
  • The main building of Hemis Monastery has white walls. The entrance to the Hemis Monastery complex is through a giant gate that opens to a large courtyard.
  • The Hemis Monastery, lies perched and hidden behind a mountain, 45 km out of the capital city of Leh, and on the west bank of the river,Indus.