Lighting The Himalayas Team Treks To Phugtal Monastery
NDTV Prime, in association with the Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), has undertaken an initiative to power up Phugtal Monastery. The monastery, tucked away in the heart of the Himalayas has always lived in darkness. The expedition team is trekking its way up to electrify it with solar power.
The trek to Phugtal entails beautiful wide valleys and shadowed mountains at the edge. The team of change-makers walked towards their destination with a sense of awe for nature's beauty.
After climbing the steep mountains of Lungnak Valley for over five hours, the team decided to take a short break. But the fast winds and the blistering heat of the sun made for an undesirable ambiance.
The expedition team included a few porters, electricians and over 2000kgs worth of luggage. The luggage was carried from Leh to Phugtal in vehicles, and on horses.
