[27. February 2010] Phayul - Hundreds and hundreds of Tibetans and well-wishers holding traditional ceremonial scarves and burning incense welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he returned to his exile hometown here this morning, following a high-profile visit to United States.

The 74-year old exiled Tibetan leader arrived from the Indian capital, New Delhi, fresh from his 10-day U.S. visit. The Dalai Lama left Dharamsala, his exile seat in the northern India, on Feb 16.

The Nobel Peace Laureate appeared cheerful and constantly waved and smiled at endless queue of well-wishers who had lined up to welcome him in McLeod Ganj, in Upper Dharamsala, where his official residence is located. Many of them waited for hours before His Holiness finally arrived here. Read full story