Hemis Festival Package Tours
The serene lands of Ladakh were opened to the world of tourism in 1970’s and since then the red,yellow and blue flags adorning the tapestry of Ladakh have been attracting millions of people every year from all over the world. One of the main attractions of Ladakh is the festival of Hemis celebrated since decades in the majestic Hemis monastery for two days. The festival is celebrated to preserve Tibetan tantra Buddhism in Ladakh to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. Guru Padmasambhava is the one who played a huge role is giving the divine knowledge of Buddhism to the whole world. Various spiritual gurus are invited to the festival who come and impart the important lessons of life to common people. Though, this festival is a grand celebration of art, beauty, and culture but it also remains deeply rooted in its traditional ethos and ancient learnings at the same time. The festival witnesses people wearing traditional clothes of Tibet and masks of dragons, telling tales of gods and angels who bought heaven on earth. The festival comes to a closure with drum beating, candel lighting and lanterns flying in the sky. It indeed is a divine experience. Book our Hemis Festival tours to Ladakh and see the ethereal festive celebrations in all its colors.
Hemis Festival in Ladakh
One of the most prominently celebrated festivals of Ladakh is the vibrant Hemis Festival that brings all communities within the region under one roof. This lovely festival is celebrated by the Tibetan Buddhist tribe of leh and ladakhn who still follow a very traditional way of living. Falling on the tenth day of Buddhist lunar calendar Tse Chu , the festival is celebrated in the fond memory of Guru Padmasambhava who was an 8th century Buddhist master. The beautiful monastery of Hemis holds the festival for two days when all people join in to welcome new year and give best wishes to each other. Adorned like a Tibetan bride, the Majestic monastery of Hemis exudes the festive spirit of this two-day traditional festival. With people wearing traditional Tibetan clothes, welcoming, dancing, singing and celebrating, witnessing this festival will make you realize that the true joy lies in caring and sharing happiness with people. Make your trip to this monastery with our hemis festival tour ladakh.
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