Dharamshala: - The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Ladakh on Monday, July 29 for a three-week stay during which he will undertake a 3-week meditational retreat at Shiwatsel Phodrang, Choglamsar, Leh, the capital of Ladakh, J&K State, India.
According to media reports, top dignitaries, including His Eminence Gaden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora and chief executive councilor of Ladakh, received His Holiness on his arrival at the airport.
Thousands of local people and Tibetans came in their traditional dresses to welcome His Holiness.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Ladakh after successfully concluding nearly a month-long visit in southern Indian state of Karnataka and Maharashtra.