Deputy Chairman LAHDC, DC Leh jointly inaugurate Sowa-Rigpa-based wellness event in Nubra Valley 

Leh, July 15, 2024: Deputy Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Tsering Angchuk and Deputy Commissioner , Leh Santosh Sukhadeve  inaugurated a Sowa-Rigpa-based wellness week event in Nubra valley at Organic Retreat on July 15.

The event was organised jointly by LEDeG, Stonehedge, and Sorig Foundation which aims to showcase and promote Sowa-Rigpa wellness products, featuring body treatments, meditation sessions, and consultations by Amchi practitioners.

DC Leh expressed that Ladakh aspires to establish a reputation analogous to Kerala’s recognition for Ayurveda but in the context of Sowa-Rigpa wellness practices.

Stanzin, the event organiser, shared that the week-long event includes a series of activities such as meditation sessions, Sowa-Rigpa training, rejuvenating body treatments, and culminating in a workshop focusing on wellness tourism.

Specialists from Dharamsala have been brought in to conduct training sessions on Sowa-Rigpa therapies, enriching the event with expert knowledge.

Emphasizing the potential for village-based wellness initiatives, Deputy Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Tsering Angchuk highlighted Panamik as a prime location for dedicated wellness development due to its natural hot springs. He added that the utilization of these hot springs for Sowa-Rigpa therapy presents a unique opportunity to showcase Panamik as a wellness destination.