Dharamshala/Leh, June 23 -- Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14thDalai Lama, will celebrate his 90thbirthday on July 6 in Dharamshala, before embarking on a month-long visit to Ladakh starting July 12. Confirming, his secretary Tenzin Taklha said that the revered monk will depart Dharamshala on July 9 and, upon reaching Leh, will spend a few days acclimatizing to the region's high-altitude climate before participating in religious teachings and public events.
Anticipation is running high in Ladakh, where both the Tibetan community and local administration have begun elaborate preparations to welcome the Dalai Lama. He is also expected to visit Zanskar towards the end of July, where additional teachings and interactions with devotees will be h...