The most popular and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh is Hemis Gompa. Hemis Monastery, 45 kilometers from Leh, is known for its yearly Hemis Event, a two-day religious festival. The major attraction of the celebration is the unfolding of the massive thangka (religious painting). In reality, one of Ladakh’s largest thangkas is unfurled in front of a large crowd every 12 years at the Hemis Festival.
Hemis is a 17th-century Buddhist shrine that was re-established in 1672. This well-known monastery in Ladakh represents the Drukpa Lineage of Buddhism. A huge collection of Tibetan texts, Thangkas, gilded statues, and Stupas adorned with precious stones, weapons, carriers, and even monks are housed in a museum in a Gompa in Leh.
Time required to visit the site- 2to3 hours
Timings to visit the site- 08:00am to 01:00pm, 02:00pm to 06:00pm
Entry fees- Absolutely free