Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 25 flagged in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition after a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, completed the first-ever recorded ascents of 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh.
The expedition covered the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range. According to the Ministry of Defence, the team completed the 20 summits in just 23 days, marking the first recorded instance of all 20 peaks being summited.
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Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition completed 20 first-ever recorded summits.
Location: Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas, Ladakh Range.
Authority/Organisation: National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang.
Action Taken: A 20-member climbing team scaled 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in 23 days.
Impact: The expedition marks a significant high-altitude mountaineering achievement and expands documented exploration of Ladakh’s mountain terrain.
The expedition comprised 20 highly skilled climbers from NIMAS and was led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal. The achievement involved climbing in high-altitude terrain across Ladakh, requiring technical mountaineering skills and sustained operations in demanding conditions.
Interacting with the expedition team, Rajnath Singh commended the climbers for their courage and determination. He described the achievement as a demonstration of India’s mountaineering capabilities and said the successful ascents could encourage young people across the country to pursue adventure activities.
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Why This Matters
The expedition highlights India’s organised mountaineering capabilities in high-altitude Himalayan terrain. Beyond the sporting achievement, documenting first ascents can contribute to mountaineering knowledge, expedition experience and the development of adventure activities in the region.
