Hemis
Hemis, also spelled Hamis, is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Kharu tehsil, 40 km southeast of Leh town on the Leh-Manali Highway and under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line.
Hemis
Hamis | |
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Village | |
Hemis Location in Ladakh, India Hemis Hemis (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33.912610°N 77.707646°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Ladakh |
| District | Leh |
| Tehsil | Kharu |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 313 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Ladakhi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Census code | 892 |
Hemis is well known for the Hemis monastery that was established in 1672 AD by king Sengge Namgyal. The village hosts a colorful festival held in July. It is close to the Hemis National Park, an area that is home to the endangered snow leopard. The national park was created in 1981.
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