In Ladakh, country’s first ever Frozen Lake Marathon on Pangong Tso has been officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s highest Frozen Lake marathon.

It was held on Monday at the world-famous Pangong lake at an altitude of 4,350 meters above the mean sea level.

Our Leh Correspondent also reports that the Frozen Lake Marathon is first of its kind held in the country on Frozen Pangong Lake and is also considered as the toughest due to high altitude and freezing temperatures.

The theme of the marathon is The Last Run and is organised with an aim to promote winter as well as border tourism in Ladakh while creating awareness of climate change. It was organised as part of vibrant village Program to accelerate the pace of development in border villages.

Chief Executive Councilor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Tashi Galsion was present on the occasion of celebration of recognition in the world Guinness Book of Records. Executive Councilor Tashi Yakzee, Duty Commissioner Leh Shrikant Suse and Army and defence personnel were also present among the dignitaries.

The 21 km long marathon began at Luking village was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in collaboration with the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh.