The courtyard of Hemis Gompa,the largest Buddist Monastery in Ladakh is the stage for the famous ‘Hemis’ festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.The two-day Hemis Festival celebrates victory of good over evil. So on this day, which comes once in a cycle of 12 years, Hemis observes a major extravaganza in his memory.
June
By Air | : The nearest airport is at Leh (44 kms). |
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By Rail | : The nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi railway station (741 kms). |
By Road | : Hemis is connected by road with Leh 44 kms. |