20 NCC girl cadets complete 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' high-altitude trek
On 16 September 2026, the All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was flagged in at Karzok, Ladakh, after 20 girl cadets crossed the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass.
Summary
The Aparajita – Parang La 2026 team of 20 NCC girl cadets covered about 250 km over 30 days, from Kibber in Himachal Pradesh to Karzok in Ladakh. The Parang La Pass links the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh. DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats and Defence Ministry Additional Secretary Dipti Mohil Chawla flagged in the team. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had flagged off the trek from New Delhi on 18 August 2026.
Key facts
- Trek
- Aparajita – Parang La 2026 (All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek)
- Team
- 20 NCC girl cadets
- Pass
- Parang La, 5,578 m — links Spiti (HP) and Changthang (Ladakh)
- Route
- Kibber (HP) → Karzok (Ladakh), ~250 km in 30 days
- Flag-off / flag-in
- 18 Aug 2026 by Rajnath Singh / 16 Sep 2026 at Karzok
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which high-altitude pass did NCC girl cadets cross during the 'Aparajita' trek completed on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Parang La
The 20 girl cadets crossed the Parang La Pass (5,578 m).
The Parang La Pass connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with which region of Ladakh?
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Correct answer: B — Changthang
Parang La links the Spiti Valley with the Changthang region of Ladakh; the trek ended at Karzok.