Gemur village is located on NH-505 17 km (11 mi) upstream from Keylong in the Bhaga River valley, Lahaul.

[2] The Gemur Gompa (monastery) is regarded as a central seat of Tibetan Buddhism in the sTod valley of Lahaul.

As per the legends and folklore Lama Tanzin Paldan of Gemur village was responsible for its construction with the aid of the Thakurs of Khangsar.

[3] Scholars have argued that the Gemur gompa was located at a higher altitude and the present structure was relocated to the lower hill in 1870.

At the Shashur, Gemur, Kyi, Kardang, Tabo and Mane Monasteries it is held in the month of June.