Celebrations galore: A look at two-day Hemis Festival in Ladakh

The Hemis Festival, a two-day fiesta is celebrated annually to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. It was held on June 23-24, 2018 in Ladakh.

Different monasteries celebrate on different dates. Plan ahead and visit the many sightseeing spots of Ladakh:

Dancer in colourful traditional garb

Here, the dancers in colourful traditional garb, masks depicting many emotions and hand gestures spread the message - victory of good over evil.

Shanti Stupa

Visit the Shanti Stupa nestled on a hilltop in Changspa, Leh. The monument serves as a vantage point of the town.
Nubra Valley

Explore the remote Nubra Valley for some scenic treats.
Lamayuru Monastery

One of the many monasteries enroute the Lamayuru Monastery.
Pathar Sahib Gurudwara

Visit the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, 25 kms from Leh, to enjoy a scrumptious langar.

(All pics: Shireen Kanchwala)
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