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Hemis Monastery
Hemis Monastery is the largest and wealthiest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, located in Hemis village about 45 km southeast of Leh in the Indus Valley. Belonging to the Drukpa Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, it is renowned for its impressive Tibetan architecture, extensive thangka collection, ancient relics and annual Hemis Festival. Nestled in a secluded gorge surrounded by mountains, it serves as a major spiritual centre and museum preserving Ladakhi Buddhist heritage.