4Hemis Monastery, India
Located in a secluded valley in Ladakh, Hemis Monastery is the largest and wealthiest Buddhist monastery in the region. Situated at an elevation of over 12,000 feet, Hemis is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Himalayas. The monastery is famous for its annual Hemis Festival, which celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava with masked dances and traditional performances. Hemis is also home to a vast collection of ancient relics, statues, and thangkas, making it a significant cultural and spiritual site for both locals and visitors.
