His Holiness the Dalai Lama is set to visit Zanskar on August the 16th for 5 days. He is apparently scheduled to give a teaching in Padum - I wish I could be there for such an event, partly just to witness what will no doubt be an amazing turnout of people.

Before leaving His Holiness is also expected to visit Paldar, the small Buddhist community on the Kishtwar side of the Umasi La.