Tsewang Rigzin
LEH, Arp 12: The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Ladakh Gompa Association (LGA), All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA), and the Global Shepherd Community will jointly organize a 10-day Monastery and Cultural Tour Guide Training Program at Dharma Center, Choglamsar in Leh, starting from April 16. The training will be offered free of cost for local youth.
This was informed to the media by President of the LBA Youth Wing, Jigmet Rafstan, who was accompanied by representatives from the Ladakh Gompa Association and the All Ladakh Tour Operators Association.
The training camp aims to equip local youth with the knowledge and skills required to become responsible and professional monastery and cultural guides. The program will cover key subjects including Ladakhi history, Buddhist philosophy, culture, ecology, heritage, and petroglyphs, along with practical guiding experience through field visits.
Participants will be expected to actively engage throughout the training, including walking during field sessions. Upon successful completion, they will be awarded a certificate and an official ID card, enabling them to work as recognized guides and receive preference from tour agencies during hiring.
Applications are open, and interested youth are invited to apply by filling out the registration form provided by the organizers.
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