Aparajita – Parang La 2026

Aparajita – Parang La 2026

Category: Defence / NCC / Women Empowerment / Adventure

• Flagged off by Rajnath Singh on 18 August 2026.

• Organised as an All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek by the NCC.

• Expedition distance: 250 km.

• Duration: over 30 days.

• Parang La Pass altitude: 5,578 metres / 18,300 feet.

• Connects:

  • Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh

  • Changthang region of Ladakh

• Team:

  • 28 NCC girl cadets

  • Led by three women officers from the three services.

• Objectives include women empowerment, leadership, endurance, self-confidence and national integration.

Key Pointer: Parang La = 5,578 m.