HEMIS MONASTERY

Location: Hemis, Leh

From Hotel: 43 Km (1hr by car)

About: It is a Buddhist Monastery of Drukpa Lineage and was re-established by King Sengge Namgyal in 1672.

Point Of Interest: Museum containing many artifacts, Statue Of Guru Padmasambhava, Famous Hemis Festival In June/July, Statues of Manjushri and many scriptures and Idols.