Joint Expedition Team from three premier National Mountaineering Institutes successfully summit highest peaks in Pangong Tso region

Joint Expedition Team from three premier National Mountaineering Institutes successfully summit highest peaks in Pangong Tso region

A Joint Expedition Team comprising Instructors from the premier National Mountaineering Institutes Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS) Pahalgam; Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Darjeeling, successfully summited Mt Merag-III (6,480M) & Mt kangju Kangri (6710M), the highest peaks in Pangong Tso region, Union Territory of Ladakh.

The expedition was flagged off and lead by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, Principal JIM&WS Pahalgam on July 24, 2025 in Sonamarg, with an experienced team from all three National Institutes:

Demonstrating exemplary courage, resilience, and teamwork amidst extreme weather conditions and extreme-altitude challenges, the team set a benchmark in Indian mountaineering history. The landmark accomplishment not only embodies the indomitable spirit and endurance of our nation’s mountaineers but also stands as a proud testament to India’s growing prowess in adventure sports and high-altitude expeditions.