Runner Completes a 52.5-Kilometer Himalayan Crossing in Just 12 Hours

Himachal Pradesh, India — September 29, 2026

Trail runner and architect Sannat Sachdev from Jaipur has completed a demanding 52.5-kilometer crossing through the Himalayas in just 12 hours and 12 seconds.

Sachdev travelled from the Bir landing site to the remote mountain village of Bada Bhangal in Himachal Pradesh. The journey took him through the Dhauladhar range, covering challenging terrain that normally takes trekkers several days to complete.

A Journey That Normally Takes Days

The route between Bir and Bada Bhangal is a demanding Himalayan crossing involving steep and difficult mountain terrain. According to the Times of India, trekkers generally need three to four days to complete the journey on foot.

Sachdev completed the entire 52.5-kilometer route in 12 hours and 12 seconds, making the achievement a notable endurance feat.

Combining Architecture and Endurance

Outside trail running, Sachdev works as an architect in Jaipur. His latest Himalayan crossing demonstrates the physical endurance required to travel long distances through high-altitude mountain landscapes in a single push.

The accomplishment also highlights the growing interest in long-distance trail running, where athletes challenge themselves on natural mountain routes rather than conventional roads or tracks.

Sources

• Times of India — From Bir to Bada Bhangal in 12 hours: Trail runner Sannat Sachdev of Jaipur completes a 52.5-km Himalayan Crossing in record time — September 29, 2026.