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:

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

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

Explore the remote Nubra Valley for some scenic treats.

One of the many monasteries enroute the Lamayuru Monastery.

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

(All pics: Shireen Kanchwala)