Hemis Festival

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.

Best Season:

June

By Air	: The nearest airport is at Leh (44 kms).
By Rail	: The nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi railway station (741 kms).
By Road	: Hemis is connected by road with Leh 44 kms.