Archive · 25 Sep 2026
NIMAS Team Summits 20 Unclimbed Ladakh Peaks In 23 Days
A 20-member team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports climbed 20 mountains in Ladakh.
None of these peaks had been climbed before.
Every peak was higher than 6,000 metres.
The team completed the challenge in just 23 days.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the expedition in New Delhi.
He praised the climbers for being brave and determined.
He also praised their technical skills and teamwork.
The expedition was described as a major mountaineering feat.
A 20-member National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports team completed the expedition.
The team summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks in Ladakh.
Each peak was higher than 6,000 metres.
The feat was achieved in 23 days.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the expedition in New Delhi and praised the team’s courage, determination, technical expertise and teamwork.
- Who
- A 20-member team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, Dirang.
- What
- The team summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks, each above 6,000 metres.
- When
- The expedition lasted 23 days; Rajnath Singh addressed the team on Friday.
- Where
- Ladakh; the expedition was flagged off in New Delhi.
- Team size
- 20 members
- Organisation
- National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports
- Location
- Ladakh
- Peaks climbed
- 20 previously unclimbed peaks
- Peak elevation
- More than 6,000 metres each
- Duration
- 23 days
- Government official
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh