Hemis National Park is the largest national park in South Asia and is situated in the eastern portion of the Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir, north India.

Along with being one of the largest contiguous protected areas, Hemis National Park is second only to Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in size. The park, which is 4400 sq km in size, is home to 73 bird species and 16 kinds of animals.

Leopards, Asiatic ibex, Tibetan wolves, Eurasian brown bears, and red foxes are just a few of the threatened species that call the park home.

The park is the only habitat for Shapu, or the Ladakhi Urial, in India and has 200 leopards. Small mammals including the Himalayan marmot, mountain weasel, and Himalayan mouse hare live there as well.

It's a paradise for bird lovers. In addition to the Himalayan griffon vulture, Lammergeier vulture, and golden eagle, other species found in the park include the Brown Accentor, Robin Accentor, Tickell's Leaf Warbler, Streaked Rosefinch, Tibetan Snowfinch, Chukar, Fork-tailed Swift, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Snowcock, and Fire-fronted Serin. Bird watching is made even more enjoyable as the area is 100% free of noise & pollution.

The boundaries of the park contain six localities. There are roughly 16,000 people living in the villages of Rumbak, Kaya, Sku, Shingo, Urutse, and Chilling. The park also contains a number of chortens and gompas.

The park also houses the 400-year-old Hemis Monastery. A visit to the monastery is an exciting experience. It is regarded as the largest monastic institution in Ladakh. Other popular activities that may be enjoyed in the park are camping and hiking.

The national park is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. It is a visual delight, with high mountains and subalpine dry birch and juniper woodlands. Within the park is where you'll find the Stok Kangri summit. The park's boundary is the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers, which is also a sight to behold. Additionally, a small piece of the Zanskar Range as well as the catchment areas of Markha, Sumdah, and Rumbak are included.

There are few food options. Food should be brought with you. Visitors to Hemis Monastery can eat there. Additionally, it offers tourists butter tea as is customary. Additionally, locals bring food.

Between May and September, when the weather is good, is the ideal time to explore Hemis. Due of significant snowfall, the majority of trekking routes and access to jeep safaris are closed after November.