Hemis
Hemis
Hamis | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 33°54′45″N 77°42′28″E / 33.912610°N 77.707646°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Ladakh |
| District | Leh |
| Tehsil | Kharu |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 313 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Ladakhi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Census code | 892 |
Hemis, also spelled Hamis, is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Kharu tehsil, 40 km southeast of Leh town on the Leh-Manali Highway and under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line.
Hemis is well known for the Hemis monastery that was established in 1672 AD by king Sengge Namgyal. The village hosts a colorful festival held in July. It is close to the Hemis National Park, an area that is home to the endangered snow leopard. The national park was created in 1981.