Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamshala After Ladakh Visit
The Dalai Lama came back to his home in Dharamshala on Friday morning.
He had been visiting Ladakh for more than two months.
People met him at Gaggal airport when he arrived.
Traditional dancers performed to welcome him.
Many Tibetans and other well-wishers stood along the road to greet him.
They carried flowers, incense and white scarves.
Officials, monks and devotees also gathered near his residence.
In Ladakh, he gave teachings and joined several religious and public events.
The Dalai Lama returned to his official residence in Dharamshala on Friday morning.
He arrived at Gaggal airport after spending over two months in Ladakh.
Thousands of Tibetans, devotees and well-wishers welcomed him along the route to McLeod Ganj.
Tashi Sholpa dancers performed at the airport during the welcome ceremony.
His Ladakh visit included teachings, religious programmes, birthday celebrations and the Great Summer Debate at Matho.
- Who
- The Dalai Lama returned, and Tibetan officials, monks, devotees and well-wishers welcomed him.
- What
- He returned to his official Dharamshala residence after a more-than-two-month visit to Ladakh.
- When
- Friday morning; he had left for Ladakh on June 28.
- Where
- He arrived at Gaggal airport in Kangra and traveled to McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala.
- Why
- He returned after delivering teachings and participating in religious and public programmes in Ladakh.
- Return location
- The Dalai Lama’s official residence in Dharamshala
- Arrival point
- Gaggal airport, Kangra
- Time in Ladakh
- Over two months
- Departure date
- June 28
- Welcome ceremony
- Tashi Sholpa dancers performed at the airport
- Ladakh activities
- Teachings, prayer ceremonies, birthday celebrations and public programmes
- Matho event
- The concluding session of the Yarchos Chenmo, or Great Summer Debate