Danakil Depression: A Portal to Another Planet
Danakil Depression: A Portal to Another Planet
Manas Saha
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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![Despite of work committments and busy schedule, all is needed a intent, mindset to make it happen and that's what is reflected today in one of the toughest race in India. 🇮🇳🏃♀️
Specially @colonel_barsha_rai Di for rewriting the definition of grit. 💪✨
@barnalidey0304 Di and Roshmi - for finishing this strong. 🏁👏
You guys just rocked !! Wishing you all Happy Womens Day and for motivating, Inspiring everyone.
See you again !!
[ Womens Day , Ultra Running , Sports , High Altitude ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/642967236_18569962570014898_3208817057942076446_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=G-wyyOIsQnQQ7kNvwEE2LhM&_nc_oc=AdotAkOpWiZQAK_LUVM0WNpVIPUdE9dYbbhFXfHF8soCYFNFsOhSD3SJevd5UrG4lD8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFF3_SnoNPrVeNX1NAUsxduCtP-VHBX_8lxPg0AAF7JADzN0UFs-_VSz_tiMuuu5Gck4taYcuow&oh=00_Af4gv_xQDbQTS_rG7BuUCIV2eZh3dJqtd3UT8ogGv0oxzQ&oe=69FCFA8F)
![My First - Ultra Running Experience ⛰️
Not the result I wanted—but exactly the experience I needed. Tsomgo gave me 40+ km of climbing with 1900 plus Elevation Gain, a 15-minute lesson in pacing, and a downhill that humbled me completely. Yet walking away, I feel nothing but gratitude. Gratitude for this event, for the runners who shared their wisdom, and for a sport that keeps teaching you long after your legs give out. This isn't a goodbye. It's a 'see you later, stronger.
Heartfelt gratitude to @indianarmy.adgpi for the motivation and support in this territory. Specially, for giving me a life saving jacket when the situation at top went haywire due to snow and fog and extreme cold.
Let's hop to the next one incoming - @thehellrace ✨️🫶🔥
[ Ultra Running , Extreme Adventure , High Altitude , Running , Community , Sikkim ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/649512190_18569887561014898_371578990307542624_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=n_73s2v037wQ7kNvwFvGecj&_nc_oc=Adoazf_0dOWlCteqLA_RLPCyUOG1eV7OH6Lbyd5kKby7-73SfgpRcyhKANkCAxBNHvg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQH9TSZV_GcfwrFcz2OBx4yr4gMnsnkfWSK8yPgz8FBguc5frMeRmGg_PKMK_qgAaNv9ZTV90fdE&oh=00_Af7rWgnfCHOkgnNKC3pP1U8kkqRWeQuZa48zzPnh1tXCYA&oe=69FCDE83)
![In the battle of Body, Mind, and Heart, victorious is one who knows oneself. 🏆🧘♀️
Fear vanishes like darkness when focus becomes the light. 🌟💡
📽 @souvik126999 💪
[ Mindset , Training , Preparation ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/629989922_18559704439014898_8245962680890072224_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bCJ8rHa1mbEQ7kNvwFl71e7&_nc_oc=AdoGfqCuZ2jaTDiaG207b350CEh7BW1B4a6wSGZHkuIpxYDPXOSKYUBJauakCw2xOCk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFUvn7GqYnreqGNHBgb3NIvxC3ynQnnxELr7nYfd1mW_neno3E9NkvsarFN9s_OypICP839ERs2&oh=00_Af7THN3Pi-DJv8ZHVLSM-DCCUoZaaV5IFPoBUmUihF4Fwg&oe=69FCEBC6)
![From a dream to 42.2 km on the streets of Kolkata. 🏃♂️✨
What started as a simple goal for 2026 turned into my first full marathon — powered by grit, discipline, with the incredible powerful ladies and motivated friends @ayogiinayoworld and @vibhakiran.
We missed bhai by taking a picture @x_t_r_a_terrestrial. Thank you so much for joining with the group for initial period before you accelerated 🔥😀
The stats could’ve been better, but this wasn’t about chasing numbers. It was about finishing strong, staying injury-free, and proving that even with a packed schedule, you can choose your challenge and show up for it.
One goal. One step at a time. And today, we crossed that finish line. 🏅🔥
Incoming @tsomgo_ultra 🔥
[ Kolkata Marathon , Running , Expedition , Endurance , Team ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/628315217_18559167352014898_132786219680526607_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=yIowe6mhGzIQ7kNvwHwGV7j&_nc_oc=AdoNLvlQEryypLwROPdn8fKI3jYWx11LV2I9czpsQMXN4yGZcgvLZCqq_hMeYSEzG7g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEs9-mDCjAjg6IoAyJkGK8AjHPOAVXGeLHZdag9W2alrmzk05RmXaqtQhybuRs9vBGTagIIlZfN&oh=00_Af6_HE4ydzf86RuwWD0x0xKaPha9sbPxc8gQW-aUGWK8rg&oe=69FCF236)
![The biggest lie you tell yourself in the mirror: "Even though I'm fat, it makes me look slim unless I'm being grilled." - sachai hai yeh 🐓
Sunday Roasted totally 🔥
[ Ultra , Running , Expedition , Mountain , Trail Running ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/625198431_18556679896014898_7941499221445318840_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=QzRlpqR4BigQ7kNvwE_Y059&_nc_oc=Adq44Rk7inFSmg6elowZoJZRCBw3mr1s5jpqXDEIyCFZZB6s7t94K-P7p528Yn73S6E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHYCMur27L2BGQWqbW2KFjwpxLLZpWeWpskqkyPumfx5arSHRPNXcfjY0cX1EDzv_bjfznD5saY&oh=00_Af7DY0YR9URIiEoYT1JH0IxPdNlKOhtSRAWqtibj7yieJw&oe=69FCD7B1)
![In the space of adventure sports, if this doesn't squeeze your juices and beat the shit out of you then that is not an adventure 🤔✨️
Looking forward to the interesting challenges with @tsomgo_ultra and @thehellrace 🏔⏰️
[ Ultra , Mountain , Adventure , Hiking ]](https://scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/619516883_18554038804014898_4009158435824007388_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=-5HhUpnQ7ZkQ7kNvwHwpZKl&_nc_oc=AdqicIRrVpD4SCz_eZ_Sgvy3sakF613lf8yL1r0xTza8C4tyArnK9k31pzCE94Q2_jQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-phx1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=XOBjr9ALTUJIEEooe1huNg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGtdiutNkfkcec0HmByy_4xYDg8EcLWAUSg2Sm50fz5jo84VUY72bDdoDLETIvqj3ON-Teg8ITd&oh=00_Af5LQX8-hI-gbEi87GyKGckyDRzMQbZpma1cOq8_OPZWNw&oe=69FCD9B1)
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11
Countries Visited
3
Continents Visited
50+
Hikes in European Alps and Himalayas