Hemis
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Hemis, also spelled Hamis, is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India.[2] It is located in the Kharu tehsil, 40 km southeast of Leh town on the Leh-Manali Highway and under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line.
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Hemis
Hamis | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33.912610°N 77.707646°E / 33.912610; 77.707646 | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Ladakh |
District | Leh |
Tehsil | Kharu[1] |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 313 |
Languages | |
• Official | Ladakhi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Census code | 892 |
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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.