Hemis festival

maree · Apr 1st, 2004, 12:53

Anyone have any idea for the exact 2004 dates of the festival at Hemis gompa in Ladakh... guidebook says June/July.

Thanks
Maree

maree · Apr 1st, 2004, 13:01

And then I decided to stop being lazy and Google it.... 28/29 June for anyone interested.... too early for me though.

Dakota · Apr 1st, 2004, 15:54

Hi Maree,

Hemis Festival is on 27th and 28th June this year.
I went last year. It is nice. And busy.
Happy travels!

phacops · Apr 2nd, 2004, 14:43

If there is a chance to get to Ladakh in June I´d like to see the Hemis festival.
Is there free access or do I need an agent or a ticket?

Anyone knows?

Thanks

phacops

Dakota · Apr 2nd, 2004, 15:16

Hi Phasops,

Getting to Ladakh in June should not be a problem. If it's too early for the passes (due to snow), you can fly (either with Jet Airways, or Indian Air).

As for the Hemis Festival, just get a bus to Hemis. You buy a a ticket at the entrance, from a monk.

Happy travels!

phacops · Apr 2nd, 2004, 15:27

Thanks a lot, Dakota.
Do you know wether the ticket is gettable in advance or is there a possibilkity for reservation?

There will be thousands of visitors I spose and many groups/agencies .

phacops

Dakota · Apr 2nd, 2004, 16:05

Hi Phacops,

I am not sure. But it will not be so full that you could not get in. There is a lot of space there. I didn't come early last year, I even missed a prat of it, but I had no problem getting in. It is good to get there early though. Or time it so you come during a break. First day is usually more busy.
Yes, there are groups. Mostly of Indian tourists.
If you are really worried, check with the locals in Leh, a couple of days before the Festival. I presume you will arrive few days before. It'll help with the acclimatization.

phacops · Apr 2nd, 2004, 20:07

thanks, Dakota! So I have to get my flights!

phacops

Apr 1st, 2004, 12:53	#1
maree Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Zealander in Bangkok Posts: 850	Hemis festival Anyone have any idea for the exact 2004 dates of the festival at Hemis gompa in Ladakh... guidebook says June/July. Thanks Maree

Apr 2nd, 2004, 14:43	#4
phacops Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 68	access to Henis festival If there is a chance to get to Ladakh in June I´d like to see the Hemis festival. Is there free access or do I need an agent or a ticket? Anyone knows? Thanks phacops

Apr 2nd, 2004, 15:27	#6
phacops Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 68	ticket Thanks a lot, Dakota. Do you know wether the ticket is gettable in advance or is there a possibilkity for reservation? There will be thousands of visitors I spose and many groups/agencies . phacops

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Apr 1st, 2004, 13:01	#2
maree Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Zealander in Bangkok Posts: 850	And then I decided to stop being lazy and Google it.... 28/29 June for anyone interested.... too early for me though.

Apr 1st, 2004, 15:54	#3
Dakota Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 72	Hi Maree, Hemis Festival is on 27th and 28th June this year. I went last year. It is nice. And busy. Happy travels!

Apr 2nd, 2004, 15:16	#5
Dakota Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 72	Hi Phasops, Getting to Ladakh in June should not be a problem. If it's too early for the passes (due to snow), you can fly (either with Jet Airways, or Indian Air). As for the Hemis Festival, just get a bus to Hemis. You buy a a ticket at the entrance, from a monk. Happy travels!

Apr 2nd, 2004, 16:05	#7
Dakota Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 72	Hi Phacops, I am not sure. But it will not be so full that you could not get in. There is a lot of space there. I didn't come early last year, I even missed a prat of it, but I had no problem getting in. It is good to get there early though. Or time it so you come during a break. First day is usually more busy. Yes, there are groups. Mostly of Indian tourists. If you are really worried, check with the locals in Leh, a couple of days before the Festival. I presume you will arrive few days before. It'll help with the acclimatization.

Apr 2nd, 2004, 20:07	#8
phacops Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 68	thanks, Dakota! So I have to get my flights! phacops

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