Climate Impact Expedition

Today begins with a visit to the Leh City and a learning experience on the background of the ancient heritage. We will take a tour of the Old City and visit a Monastery, where we shall get in touch with the ancient religion of Buddhism and its ideologies

Today is the day when we will leave Leh and only to return after 10 days of having experienced Himalayan Wilderness, Culture and trekked across the hidden valleys of Ladakh – The Zanskar. The journey will start from Kanji, a remote village outside for which we will undertake a drive of 4 hours from Leh. Kanji sits under a steep hill at the confluence of three valleys and the head of a canyon that runs north to the main Leh to Kargil Road. Today will be our first camping day and our camp will be setup by the tea house near the river, the village is above us, sprawling over several low hills.

We will start our day by visiting the Monastery at Kanji Village. Kanji Village is almost like a trekking junction that leads pathways in three different directions. Today being the fourth day of the expedition, we will start our first day of trek by undertaking an easy day trek to the Kanji La Base camp. It will be a flat trek and fairly easy for the participants. On the way you will find Nomadic people settlements (Doksa) with Yak and Sheep. Sometime back this used to be a permanent summer place for many Kanji Dwellers. Overnight at Kanji La Base Camp

Today will be a hard day of trekking. We will start early and will start a steep ascent to Kanji la pass located at altitude of 5246 m. It will take 3.5 hrs to arrive at the top of the Kanjila pass. From the top you will get a beautiful view of the nearby peaks. You can also find the view of Nun and Kun, the highest Peak in Ladakh region. From the top it will be a steep descent to the Base of Kanjila and will take 3 -4 hours. Overnight Camp at River Junction.

The Camp at River Junction of Kanji river and Pigdong river is at 4150 m altitude. Today we will start our trek from the camp, descending along the river and crossing it several times during the four hour long trek.  Sometimes we get to cross deep gorges along with great views of many peaks of the valley till we get our first view of the Rangdum monastery. Rangdum is the gateway to Zanskar and the monastery is 18th Century old .We will be camping overnight at fixed tents at Rangdum village or any homestays available at Rangdum

Today is the Expedition Impact Day and the team will install two AC microgrids of 2.5kW each for the Rangdum Monastery. The Monastery is blocked for 6 months due to excessive snowfall in the winters and all the roads leading to Rangdum are closed. Currently there is no Grid line that has reached Rangdum and the monks for their prayers and higher studies and meditation require Adequate power for sustenance. GHE had introduced Electricity to Rangdum Gonpa in 2017 but this time we will upgrading them to a bigger grid 

After an impactful day at the monastery, It is time to head back to Leh after having travelled 7 days in the Himalayan wilderness. Today the team will travel from Rangdum to Garkone by road, a journey of 150 kms. On the way to Leh, we will pass through the famous town of Kargil. We will be passing through village of Parkachik  where you can get a glimpse of the Islamic culture of Ladakh along with beautiful views of the Sankoo valley along the Suru River. We will reach Garkone by early afternoon, the region Garkone famous for Aryan Tribe. Overnight at Homestays

We will start early today and after a brief village walk we will hit the road after breakfast. The journey from Garkone to Leh is a captivating adventure. The road winds through the Indus River's stunning landscapes. The lush greenery of the Aryan Valley gives way to the stark, high-altitude desert that Ladakh is famed for. Approaching Leh, the scenery blends arid mountains with the fertile Indus Valley. Leh itself is a vibrant city, blending ancient traditions with modern life, making this journey a memorable exploration of Ladakh's diverse beauty.  Overnight at Hotel In Leh

Today will be a leisure and reflection day for the team to visit the Leh market and pick up souvenirs, including Pashmina, Apricot based food products and other local handicrafts. In the evening, we will have a debrief on how the Expedition experience was for everyone and what can be the next steps for development of the communities that has been impacted by our expedition members. After Dinner at a roof top restaurant, we will head to the hotel for our final expedition night. 

“The mighty mountains beckoned, and we answered the call. “

It’s time to say our farewell all around and make our way back to the airport with the GHE Team Leaders who will assure your safe departure. It's been an adventurous and impactful Climate Action Expedition 2024.