Leh, Sept. 26 -- The 3-day annual Ladakh Festival 2026 begins today, Saturday, 26th September, with an expanded cultural component, featuring selected troupes from across the country, Secretary (Tourism and Culture) Sanjit Rodrigues said.

"This year, we have expanded the cultural component of the festival by inviting selected cultural troupes from across the country," Rodrigues said.

He said the inaugural show would feature the Shillong Chamber Choir, which has already arrived in Leh and begun rehearsals ahead of their performance at 7 pm today.

"The inaugural show will feature the Shillong Chamber Choir. This 25-member group has already arrived in Leh and is currently rehearsing. There is immense excitement among tourists currently in...