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Monastery · Ladakh

Hemis Monastery

A large courtyard used for the festival dances.

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Quick answer

Hemis is one of Ladakh's largest and wealthiest monasteries, about 45 km from Leh in a side valley. It's best known for the Hemis festival of masked dances held in summer on dates set by the lunar calendar. Its museum holds thangkas and artefacts. Combine it with Thiksey and Shey on a monastery day.

Hemis Monastery at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Monastery
Where
~45 km from Leh (approx.)
Time needed
1.5 hours
Best time
Morning
Entry / ticket
Entry fee, paid at the gate
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Hemis Monastery

A large courtyard used for the festival dances.

A museum of thangkas and ritual objects.

Quieter valley setting than Thiksey.

Best months

Best in Jun–Sep

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  12. ShutDec
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Packages

Plans with Hemis Monastery built in

Kashmir + Ladakh — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Kashmir + Ladakh

9N / 10DKTP-006

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 5N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹43,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Leh with Nubra & Pangong — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Leh with Nubra & Pangong

6N / 7DKTP-045

Leh 3N • Nubra 2N • Pangong 1N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹31,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon — Kashmir Tour Plan
Honeymoon

Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon

8N / 9DKTP-024

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 4N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹38,799per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Hemis Monastery questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

About 45 km.

In summer, on lunar-calendar dates; confirm each year.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, especially during the festival.

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