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48 km from Leh. Nestled in the rock, Hemis Gompa is the most famous and one of the most attractive monasteries in Ladakh. Its superb frescoes, extensive library, museum, sublime 8-metre-high statue of Padmasambhava and numerous thangkas attract pilgrims and Western tourists alike. Around 500 monks live in this17th-century monastery, the largest in Ladakh.Hemis is also famous for the Tse-Chu festival, which takes place in June or July. For 3 days, masked lamas dressed in colorful fabrics dance to the sound of the sacred gong in honor of Padamasambhava. A spellbinding spectacle!
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