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Hemis Math is a Buddhist monastery (gompa) in Hemis, Ladakh, India. 45 km from Leh. Located at a distance, it was restored in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Senge Namgyal. And it is also a world heritage site of India. Located amidst lush green hills and majestic mountains on the banks of the Indus River, the Hemis Monastery is the largest and most popular monastery in the region making it a major tourist attraction. Hemis Math is one of the richest monasteries in India, it has a magnificent copper statue of Lord Buddha with gold and silver stupas. Hemis Math is truly a remarkable blend of ancient spiritual culture and beautiful natural surroundings, which remains a center of visit for tourists and Buddhist spiritual followers. is
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*Charms of Hemis Monastery* ~
Sacred Thangkas, ancient idols, Hemis spiritual retreat, and every year the Hemis festival is celebrated here.
Hemis Monastery is a beautiful place, it has amazing Tibetan style architecture which is very colorful and attractive. Hemis Monastery is divided into two main parts, one part is the assembly hall known as "Dukhang" and the main part is known as "Shongkhang". The walls of the main building are painted pure white. The entrance to the complex is through a large gate that leads to a rectangular courtyard. Hemis Math is open for tourists daily from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. The best time to visit Hemis Math is from May to September. .
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How to reach Hemis Math: The nearest airports to this ashram are Leh Airport and Kushok Bakula Rimpochi Airport. The nearest railway station for traveling by rail is Jammu Tawi Railway Station. While Hemis Math is well connected by road to all major cities of Jammu and Kashmir and regular bus services are also available from almost all parts of Jammu and Kashmir to Hemis Leh.
