Hemis Monastery
Hemis Monastery is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, in Hemis on the bank of Indus river, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, it was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padmasambhava is held there in early June.
| Hemis Monastery | |
|---|---|
Hemis Monastery | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Drukpa |
| Leadership | The Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa |
| Location | |
| Location | Ladakh, India |
| Country | India |
Location within Ladakh, India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°54′44.91″N 77°42′10.2″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Tibetan Architecture |
| Founder | Sengge Namgyal |
Hemis village is located 40 km southeast of Leh on Leh-Manali Highway and under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line.
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