Religious Festival · Ladakh
Hemis Festival
Hemis Monastery, Hemis
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Masked cham dances at Hemis Monastery for the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.
The Hemis festival brings masked dances by the monks of Hemis to the monastery courtyard over two days in summer, following the Tibetan calendar.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually June. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Hemis Monastery, Hemis, Ladakh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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