Places To Visit In Hemis
State rank: 14 out of 21 Places To Visit In Jammu & Kashmir
Here are the top 6 tourist attractions to see in Hemis:
1. Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary
17 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
At an altitude ranging from 3,300 m to 6,000 m above sea level, this sanctuary is known to be the highest in the world as well as the largest park of South Asia. It is also a habitat to the rare Snow Leopards.
2. Hemis Monastery
1 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
One of the wealthiest Tibetan monastery, Hemis Monastery is located 45km away from the Leh in Hemis, Ladakh. It is a Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa family. It is situated in the foothill of Indus. It was re-established by the Sengge Namgyal(Ladakhi king). The monastery is well connected with motor...
3. Gotsang Gompa
1 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
A 45-minute walk away from the world, is a retreat centre above Hemis Gompa is a retreat centre called Gotsang Gompa.
4. Stakna Gompa
10 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
A small shaky bridge over the Indus, leads one to the Stakna Gompa, on the banks of the river and looking out onto perhaps some of the most panoramic and beautiful views of Hemis.
5. Shang Gompa
39 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
In midst the snow peaked mountains and wrinkled terrains of Leh and Ladakh, Shang Gompa is a symbol of composure, tranquility, placidity and spending. The chanting of the monks is almost hypnotizing.
6. City Shopping
1 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Hemis
While at the Hemis Gompa, one might spot the Hemis Museum Shop. Be tempted to go inside and get your hands on the painting, wooden dragon statues, Curios, postcards and much more.