Largest monastery in Ladakh makes for compulsory visit
Hemis Monastery or Hemis Gompa is the largest monastic institution in Ladakh, founded in 1630 by the 1st Taktshang Repa, a great yogi of the Drukpa Lineage, under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal....
A Marvel of Ladakh's Cultural and Spiritual Heritage
Hemis Monastery is one of the most famous and important monasteries in Ladakh, India. It is located about 45 kilometers from Leh city, and is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful scenery, an...
Splendid architecture in a stunning location. Traditional build in wood and stone.Detail in the paintings,carvings,textiles and statuary is fascinating and colourful. Not an abandoned edifice but a m...
Hidden away in a mountain valley, this monastery has a large collection of Buddhist artefacts. There are several temples you can visit. The monks were indifferent to visitors – not unwelcoming as su...
Ser el monasterio más rico y más famoso de todos lo convierten en el más visitado de todos, pero no en el mas bonito ni en el mas especial. La mayoría de los monjes tienen una actitud agria hacia los ...
Largest monastery in Ladakh makes for compulsory visit
Hemis Monastery or Hemis Gompa is the largest monastic institution in Ladakh, founded in 1630 by the 1st Taktshang Repa, a great yogi of the Drukpa Lineage, under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal....
A Marvel of Ladakh's Cultural and Spiritual Heritage
Hemis Monastery is one of the most famous and important monasteries in Ladakh, India. It is located about 45 kilometers from Leh city, and is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful scenery, an...
Imposing building. Windy!
Splendid architecture in a stunning location. Traditional build in wood and stone.Detail in the paintings,carvings,textiles and statuary is fascinating and colourful. Not an abandoned edifice but a m...
Good museum
Hidden away in a mountain valley, this monastery has a large collection of Buddhist artefacts. There are several temples you can visit. The monks were indifferent to visitors – not unwelcoming as su...
El monasterio más rico y más famoso
Ser el monasterio más rico y más famoso de todos lo convierten en el más visitado de todos, pero no en el mas bonito ni en el mas especial. La mayoría de los monjes tienen una actitud agria hacia los ...