Neighborhoods

* **Hemis Gompa Complex:** The spiritual and physical center of the settlement, featuring the main temples, monastic courtyards, a museum, and the monks' living quarters. * **Hemis Village:** The residential cluster immediately surrounding and below the monastery, where local farming families live and operate homestays. * **Shang Valley (Regional):** A nearby valley often grouped with Hemis, home to small agricultural settlements and acting as a starting point for regional treks. * **Hemis National Park (Regional):** While not a neighborhood, the vast protected area defines the broader geography, containing tiny, isolated hamlets like Rumbak and Markha.