Chemrey Wangchok Festival
Chemrey Wangchok Festival Chemrey gompa, perched on a hill, remains one of the most picturesque monasteries in Ladakh. As much as it is known about the monastery, not many are aware of the festival knonw as Chemrey Wangchok that takes place at this 15th-century monastery. This festival is celebrated on the 28th and 29th day of the nonth month of the Tibetan Lunar calendar, which falls on date 28....
Chemrey Wangchok Festival Chemrey gompa, perched on a hill, remains one of the most picturesque monasteries in Ladakh. As much as it is known about the monastery, not many are aware of the festival knonw as Chemrey Wangchok that takes place at this 15th-century monastery. This festival is celebrated on the 28th and 29th day of the nonth month of the Tibetan Lunar calendar, which falls on date 28 Nov and 29 Nov 2024. Monks from the Drukpa lineage meditate for a week and then perform chams on both the days of the festival.
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Chemrey monastery is one of the oldest spirtual establishments in Ladakh. The monastery features a two-storied Guru Padmasambhava statue. Dedicated to the Drukpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the monastery celebrates its festival known as Chemrey Wangchok on the 28th and 29th of the nonth month of the Tibetan calendar. Alike other monasteries, mask dance and spirtual music invoke spirtuality and devoution in the audience. Fun fact, the hugh structure, perched on an imposing hill in the middle of Chemrey village was royal fortress before it was converted into a monastery.
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Chemrey Monastery Leh
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How to reach
The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport,
which is 46 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Tawi Railway Station,
which is 700 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Leh,
which is 46KMs away.
