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  • ThunderDragonTours
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    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....

    Reviewed on Dec 24, 2023
  • rohitsahani
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    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...

    Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
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    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...

    Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
  • rabux
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    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...

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
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    The richest and most famous monastery

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    Being the richest and most famous monastery of all makes it the most visited of all, but not the most beautiful or special.

    Reviewed on Jul 30, 2019
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