Ladakh is a remote area of the great Buddhist tradition, some 13 large monasteries. The main one is in the Hemis Gompa monasteries. 45 km from Leh, the administrative capital of Ladakh, Hemis Gompa is a well-preserved frescoes, good characters Buddha, the largest thangka in Ladakh and an excellent library. It is also the seat of the famous Hemis Festival in June.