Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang along with dignitaries watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama getting down from the helicopter on arrival in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the monastic community greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he drives to his hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community lining the streets to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he drives to his hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving a traditional welcome on his arrival at his hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the police honor guard standing at attention on His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival at his hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's second eldest brother Honorable Kasur Gyalo Thondup together with His Holiness on his arrival at his hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
H.E. Lakshman Prasad Achararya, Governor of Sikkim offering a statue to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during their meeting in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting with Governor of Sikkim H.E. Lakshman Prasad Achararya in Gangtok, Sikkim, India on December 11, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor