Located in Ladakh, shortly about 40 kilometer away from South-east of Leh in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This beautiful monastery was founded by King Senge Nampar Gyalva in the year 1672 A.D. It was specifically established by the king to enhance the religious education of Mahayoga Tantra School.The monastery is carved in Tibetan Style, which throws a light of the Buddhist culture and the Buddhist way of lifestyle. It is surrounded by several shrines built around the courtyard of the monastery. The statue of Lord Buddha, made in copper placed at main attraction for the tourist. The ancient relics, the sacred thunkas, several exclusive objects makes it wealthiest Monastery of India. The Hemis monastery belonged to the Drupka Lineage and therefore, it has been age-old tradition of celebrating in the honor of Lord Buddha and his devotee, saint ‘Padmasambhava’.
Hemis Monastery Tours
The annual celebration celebrated in the month of June by performing dance in century old costumes and colorful masks. This celebration depicts the evading evil by way of sacrificial gestures. The colorful festival performed by the Buddhist monks by performing songs and dances is the catchy event for the tourist. Another attraction being the Hemis National park will definitely make your trip more interestingGo Heritage India Journeys welcomes you to the most enlightening spiritual quest in the snowcapped mountain of Himalaya.
