5,000 Meters High: The Final Struggle on the Roof of the World | GEDEON DOC
The final stage of an extraordinary odyssey. Carine and Showkat face their ultimate challenge: the mineral plateaus of Roupchou. At an altitude of over 5,000 meters (16,000 ft), they must battle extreme winds, biting cold, and the weight of total solitude.
In this mineral desert at the edge of the world, walking becomes meditation and every step is a test of will. Discover the powerful conclusion of their 600 km trek through the Indian Himalayas, where human effort meets the vast serenity of the high plateaus.
Directed by: Carine Nonnenmacher & Juliette Turner
Production: GEDEON Programmes, VOYAGE
Series: THE GREAT LADAKH CROSSING (3 x 26 min)
Format: 26 minutes – 2009
Category: Education / Travel & Exploration
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedKarin and Shokat embark on a 30-day trekking expedition across Ladakh, India. Navigating high-altitude passes over 5,000 meters, they journey through desolate moonscapes and river crossings to encounter nomadic cultures, ultimately reaching the village of Korzok. The journey is a spiritual and physical challenge emphasizing harmony with nature and mutual trust.