Chemrey

Chemrey
Chemrey
—  city  —
Chemrey
Location of Chemrey
in Jammu and Kashmir and India
Coordinates 33°58′N 77°48′E / 33.97°N 77.80°E / 33.97; 77.80Coordinates: 33°58′N 77°48′E / 33.97°N 77.80°E / 33.97; 77.80
Country India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District(s) Ladakh
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 3,817 metres (12,523 ft)

Chemrey or Chemdrey, gompa of the Drukpa (Red Hat) sect in eastern Ladakh, founded in 1664 as a memorial to a local king. Chemrey is currently suffering from declining interest in monastic life by local young Ladakhis.

Geography

Chemrey is located at 33°58′N 77°48′E / 33.97°N 77.80°E / 33.97; 77.80[1]. It has an average elevation of 3,817 metres (12,526 feet).

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chemrey
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Tso Moriri · Pangong Tso
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Alchi · Bardan · Basgo · Chemrey · Diskit · Hanle · Hemis · Hundur · Korzok · Karsha · Lamayuru · Likir · Lingshed · Mashro · Matho · Mulbekh · Namgyal Tsemo · Phugtal · Phyang · Rangdum · Rizong · Sani · Sankar · Saspul · Shey Monastery · Spituk · Stakna · Stok · Stongdey · Takthok · Thikse · Tonde · Wanla  · Zangla · Zongkul
See also
History of Ladakh · Shanti Stupa · Leh-Manali Highway · Lahaul and Spiti · Tourism in Ladakh · Ladakhi language · Wildlife of Ladakh · * Curious BRO Roadsigns · * Geography of Ladakh · Saltoro Kangri · More plains



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