Day 9 of the Black Hat March began slightly later than usual due to heavy rainfall in Bilaspur. The day commenced with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the plan for the journey ahead. Once the rain subsided, the marchers resumed their journey towards Kiratpur Sahib, covering a distance of approximately […]

The day began as usual with morning prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. With determination and unity, the marchers set out on a long and demanding journey, walking for nearly 11 hours and covering more than 40 kilometers. At around 4:00 PM, the marchers reached Bilaspur, where they […]

Day 7 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM, as usual. However, unlike other days, it commenced with the solemn chanting of Mani prayers in remembrance of the late Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, marking the 49th day since his passing. The prayers were offered with deep reverence, reflecting on his spiritual legacy […]

Day 6 began early at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s program. Shortly thereafter, the march commenced. On the way to Mandi, the marchers were graciously hosted for lunch at a Gurudwara by members of the Sikh community, who warmly served meals to all. At around […]

The fifth day of the Black Hat March commenced at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee on the day’s planned activities. Although there were no Tibetan settlements along the route, the marchers felt a strong sense of support from well-wishers between Bir and Padhar as they continued their journey […]

Day 4 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with prayer meetings, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. At around 9:30 AM, the marchers were warmly welcomed at the Ghatta Kangra–Mandi border by representatives of the Bir Local Assembly, the Bir Tibetan Settlement Officer, the Chauntra […]

 Day 3 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with a prayer meeting followed by a briefing from the organizing committee. The march commenced from TCV Gopalpur School. At around 9:00 am, the TYC marchers received a warm welcome from the former MLA of Palampur, Shri Parveen Kumar, along with his colleagues, […]

Day 2 – The day began early at 5 AM with a prayer meets and a briefing by the organizing committee. Soon after, the march set off from Sarah Tibetan Studies College, making its way toward TCV Gopalpur via Dadh. At Dadh, members of the Tibetan community of Chamunda, along with Himalayan Parivar National Secretary […]

On March 31, 2026, the Tibetan Youth Congress officially launched the Black Hat March on a historically significant day—commemorating the moment when His Holiness The Great 14th Dalai Lama, cabinet members, and thousands of Tibetans, were forced into exile and stepped onto foreign soil as a refugee because of military and illegal occupation of Tibet […]

On 19 March, 2026, the Australia Tibet Council delegation visited the Tibetan Youth Congress for a meaningful engagement with Tibetan civil society representatives. The delegation included Ms Emma Davidson (Former Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly), Ms Sarah Redshaw (Councillor, Blue Mountains Local Council), Ms Brittney Henderson (Melbourne candidate for VIC State Parliament […]

On March 13, 2026, the Central Tibetan Youth Congress received a visit from Tsering Dorjee, President of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Japan. He was welcomed by TYC Centrex President Tsering Chomphel la, General Secretary Tenzin Lobsang la, and former President Gonpo Dhundup la, reflecting the unity that binds Tibetan Youth Congress chapters worldwide. The […]

On March 13th, Tibetan Youth Congress President Tsering Chomphel and former President Gonpo Dhundup met with Professor Anand Kumar, Surender Kumar, and Jyotsna Roy, executive members of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society and long-time supporters of Tibet. The meeting sparked a renewed sense of unity and determined resolve between the Tibetan community and their Indian allies. […]