ITBP Flags Off Force-Level Mountaineering Expedition-2026 From New Delhi

Nation Path News Desk|7 August 2026|1 min read|9 views

ITBP Force-Level Mountaineering Expedition 2026 team prepares to scale Mount Kamet and Mount Abi Gamin — NationPath Visual Report
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has flagged off its Force-Level Mountaineering Expedition-2026 from New Delhi. A 27-member ITBP team will attempt to scale Mount Kamet (7,756 metres) and Mount Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) in Uttarakhand. The expedition is aimed at strengthening high-altitude endurance, operational preparedness, leadership and teamwork among ITBP personnel.

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The ITBP has built a specialised mountaineering tradition around its role in India’s high-altitude Himalayan environment since its formation in 1962. According to ITBP’s official records, the force has undertaken 230+ mountaineering expeditions and has recorded four successful Mount Everest expeditions. Its high-altitude record also includes expeditions to peaks such as Dome Khang, Mount Kamet and Mount Abi Gamin, while the 2025 all-women Mount Nun expedition (7,135 m) marked another milestone. The 2026 Kamet–Abi Gamin expedition continues this established tradition, combining mountaineering, high-altitude endurance, leadership, teamwork and operational preparedness.

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1962

ITBP Raised

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police was raised on October 24, 1962, establishing the force that would develop specialised expertise in high-altitude operations.

1992

First ITBP Everest Success

ITBP mountaineers successfully climbed Mount Everest, beginning a record that would later include four successful Everest ascents.

2006

Third Everest Ascent

ITBP successfully scaled Mount Everest again as part of its continuing mountaineering record.

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A 27-member ITBP team will attempt to scale Mount Kamet (7,756 metres) and Mount Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) as part of the Force-Level Mountaineering Expedition-2026.

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The expedition details, including the 27-member team, the two targeted Himalayan peaks and their stated elevations, are based on the expedition information provided by the ITBP. The force has also stated that the expedition is intended to strengthen high-altitude endurance, operational preparedness, leadership and teamwork.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Friday flagged off its Force-Level Mountaineering Expedition-2026 from New Delhi, sending a 27-member team towards two challenging Himalayan peaks in Uttarakhand.

ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur handed over the expedition flag to team leader Deputy Commandant Parikshit Shah, marking the formal beginning of the expedition.

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27-member ITBP team participating in the expedition.

Team will attempt Mount Kamet — 7,756 metres.

Second target is Mount Abi Gamin — 7,355 metres.

Expedition has been flagged off from New Delhi.

Focus includes high-altitude endurance, operational preparedness, leadership and teamwork.

The expedition team will attempt to scale Mount Kamet, standing at 7,756 metres, and Mount Abi Gamin, with an elevation of 7,355 metres, in Uttarakhand.

According to the information provided by SHABD, the expedition is intended not only as a mountaineering challenge but also as a training exercise focused on strengthening the force's high-altitude endurance, operational preparedness, leadership and teamwork.

For personnel operating in difficult Himalayan terrain, such exercises provide an opportunity to test physical endurance, coordination and team-based decision-making under demanding mountain conditions.

Editorial Analysis

Why This Matters

The expedition highlights the specialised physical and operational demands faced by personnel working in India's high-altitude Himalayan environment. Attempting peaks above 7,300 metres requires careful preparation, endurance and teamwork. For a force operating in mountainous terrain, such exercises can also contribute to maintaining operational readiness in demanding environments.

Future Outlook

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The 27-member team will proceed with its expedition towards Mount Kamet and Mount Abi Gamin in Uttarakhand. The progress of the summit attempts will depend on factors including weather, mountain conditions, route accessibility and acclimatisation.

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