Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Joint Expedition Team Summits Two Peaks in Ladakh Region
A team of mountain climbers from different institutes in India successfully climbed two very high mountains in Ladakh.
The team was led by a Colonel and included experienced climbers who faced tough weather and high-altitude challenges.
They showed great teamwork and courage.
The Ministry of Defence celebrated this achievement, highlighting India's growing strength in adventure sports and high-altitude expeditions.
A joint expedition team summited Mt. Merag-III and Mt. Kangju Kangri in Ladakh.
The team comprised instructors from three national mountaineering institutes.
Colonel Hem Chandra Singh led the expedition, which began on July 24.
The team demonstrated courage and teamwork in extreme conditions.
The Ministry of Defence released a statement praising the accomplishment.
- Who
- A joint expedition team from Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) Pahalgam, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Darjeeling.
- What
- A joint expedition team successfully summited Mt Merag-III and Mt Kangju Kangri.
- When
- July 24, when the expedition was flagged off.
- Where
- Pangong Tso region, Ladakh.
- Why
- To demonstrate the indomitable spirit and endurance of India’s mountaineers and showcase India’s prowess in adventure sports.
- Mountains Climbed
- Mt Merag-III (6,480 m) and Mt Kangju Kangri (6710 m)
- Location
- Pangong Tso region, Ladakh
- Team Composition
- Instructors from JIM&WS, NIM, and HMI
- Expedition Leader
- Colonel Hem Chandra Singh
- Flag off Date
- July 24
