India, Dec. 2 -- Do you love participating in marathons? Is running your favourite part of a workout routine? Or are you a travel enthusiast with Ladakh, one of India's most sought-after destinations, on your bucket list? What if you could combine both?

Every year, marathoners visit Ladakh to participate in the Khardung La Challenge, one of the world's toughest and most prestigious marathons. It is one of the world's highest ultra-marathons. Here's everything you should know bout it:

On November 29, Nat Geo shared a post on Instagram about the highest marathon in the world, the Khardung La Challenge. The video is a snippet from their series, India From Above, which showcases the beauty of India - its natural wonders, fascinating people,...