2 Bangladeshi mountaineers set for “GoZayaan Expedition Ladakh”

Two Bangladeshi mountaineers, Salehin Arshady and Imran Khan, are set to attempt to climb a series of peaks in the western part of the great Himalayas.

Under the title 'GoZayaan Expedition Ladakh', the plan is to climb five high altitude peaks, including Kang Yatse II (6250m), Dzo Zongo (6250m), Dzo Zongo East (6200m), Regioni Mallai Ri- I (6080m) and Regioni Mallai Ri- II (6000m) in just fifteen days, according to a press release issued in this regard.

If they could achieve this, it will be a new national record in mountaineering, which will push the boundaries of Bangladeshi mountaineering and redefine new possibilities in this field.

The expedition will take place in Ladakh, northern India, also known as Little Tibet.

The team will depart Dhaka on September 4, 2022 and the following day will arrive in Leh, the capital of Ladakh. The trek to the base camp starts two days later, after being acclimatised in Leh.

The main objective of this expedition is to inspire and motivate youths of Bangladesh towards an active lifestyle & facilitate them into outdoor sports like mountaineering.

"GoZayaan Expedition Ladakh" is organised by Audree, a mountaineering-based adventure community. Audree also works with local communities for preservation and conservation of the environment. Audree is working to improve education and healthcare for underprivileged communities of Chittagong Hill Tracts, which also organise guided high-altitude treks and expeditions for aspiring individuals.

Gozayaan, the travel tech company, is sponsoring the expedition to inspire the youths to go limitless. Media partner of the expedition is The Daily Star. Travelers of Bangladesh, The Quest and Bio Areca Ltd are also partnering with the expedition.