About 45 km from Leh, nestled in a beautiful valley in the Himalayas, is the most revered monastery in Ladakh - the Hemis Monastery. The Hemis Monastery holds an important place amongst the followers of Tibetan Buddhism. The annual Hemis Festival is immensely popular and witnesses the participation of people from across the globe. The Hemis Festival is an ode to the memory of Guru Rinpoche, also venerated as the 'second Buddha' among his followers. Travel to Hemis Monastery and experience the sublime energy of this festival in Sharanam.