Hemis Monastery

Hemis monastery Ladakh is a richly endowed monastery that belongs to the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism. Surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, it is famous for two day religious event – Hemis festival which holds every year. During this festival, the main attraction is the unfurling of the religious painting (giant thangka). If we talk about Hemis monastery museum, it has a large collection of gold statues, Thangkas, Tibetan books, and stupas embedded with carriers, weapons, precious stones and also, a stuffed vulture pup. 

Some key highlights of Hemis monastery are:- 

Nyingma Lhakhang (The oldest part of monastery)

Sakyamuni statue in Dukhang Barpa

Dukhang Chenmo or Main prayer hall

Visitors’ Gallery

Hemis monastery museum

Hemis Teschu or Hemis Festival

History

Buddhist master Naropa has established Hemis monastery Ladakh in the 11th century who was the guru of the Tibetan translator Marpa. It was renovated by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century later on. This monastery is also considered as the main spiritual center for the Drukpa Lineage. 

Things to do in Hemis Monastery

Visiting Hemis monastery can open up the doors of cultural wonder and spiritual enrichment. It is known as the masterpiece of history and architecture. Let’s check out what activities you should do while visiting in Hemis: - 

Capture Beautiful Moments 

By visiting Hemis monastery, you will have numerous photography opportunities of the landscape, architecture and great sense of devotion. Capture how the light plays on its surfaces or intricate details of monastery!

Interact with local community

Learn about day-to-day life of the people with interaction of the local community. Interact with them & know how they lead their life. 

Get a chance to gain insights into Buddhist Philosophy 

Plan your visit to Hemis monastery Ladakh to get insights about the spiritual legacy, meditation practices and Buddhist philosophy. The monastery holds talks by monks and lamas. Great opportunity to learn spiritual teachings! 

Attend Hemis Festival

This festival hosts every year – in June/July. It is a spectacle of music, dance and color. Join pilgrims and the locals that showcase a rich cultural mosaic and traditional dance. 

How to Reach

The journey to Hemis Monastery has become easier through different routes and each has its own charm. Whether you are prefer the roads, rails or the skies, you will have a wonderful experience. 

By flight

If you are looking forward the quick way to Hemis Monastery Ladakh, you should book your tickets for the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. It connects you to all the main cities of India. 

By Road 

A road trip to Hemis will give you a fantastic experience. The main routes are Leh-Srinagar Highway and Leh-Manali Highway. 

By Train

The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi which is located 812 KM away. To reach Leh from the station, you can easily hire a taxi. 

When to Visit 

Hemis Monastery is the main destination in Ladakh where you can explore numerous sacred relics and ancient artifacts. The best time to visit monastery is the summer season – from June to September.

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