#hemis monastery

Hemis,

Ladakh, a land of high passes and rugged terrain, is located in the northernmost region of India. It is a land of stark contrasts, where barren deserts meet towering mountains, and ancient monasteries coexist with modern-day technologies. ladakh view The unique culture of Ladakh has been shaped by centuries of isolation and a challenging landscape. The region is also home of land of high…

Hemis Monastery | Hemis Gompa | Leh & Ladakh

Hemis Monastery According to tradition, Hemis Monastery in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India, is said to be the largest monastery complex in the country. A monastery with more than 200 branch locations in the Himalayas has around 1,000 monks. The monastery is located in the foothills of the Indus, about 45 km away from Leh, making it accessible via motorable…

3 Least Crowded Destinations in India

(THIS ARTICLE IS COURTESY OF TRAVEL TRIVIA)

  3 Least Crowded Destinations in India

India is one of the most populated countries on the planet, and unfortunately this may make some of the more bashful travelers think twice about taking a vacation there. While crowds should never keep you from visiting such a beautiful, colorful country, no one wants to get stuck in a tourist trap or a giant city…

LADAKH INDIAN TIBET …AND THE FESTIVAL

The Palace Leh

It was bizarre and slightly challenging for the senses to move from one culture and region of green rolling hills and thatched dwellings to another with a near barren landscape, Buddhist monasteries, stupas and fluttering prayer flags; but just two days after leaving Nagaland I was 3600 metres up on the Ladakh Tibet plateau.

Indian Tibet near Leh

After collecting my backpack at the…

A Guide to the Hemis Festival

Tourists from all over the world come to Ladakh for its natural beauty, to know more about its culture, for adventure, and to know more about Buddhist culture here. But Ladakh is also noted for its festivals and fairs. One of the most noted and colorful festivals of Ladakh is the Hemis Festival.

Showcasing the history and culture of Ladakh, the Hemis Festival attracts tourists from all over the…

The Gompa Trail – Monasteries in Leh Ladakh

The Gompa Trail – Monasteries in Leh Ladakh

Leh is the base for Gompa hopping and there are as many as nine Monasteries in Leh within striking range! Belonging to all the different sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and if various antiquity and size, you can take your pick. Patronized by royalty, the gompas belonging to the Kagyupa, or Red Hat sect, are Hemis, Chemrey, Stakna and Phyang. The gompas of…

The friendly old Aba-ley (father) who took my hand to show me around the hermitage buildings above Hemis Monastery in Ladakh.