National Defence Bureau,
New Delhi, 04 August 2025
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir | Aug 2025: In a momentous achievement for India’s mountaineering community, 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 — has successfully summitted the highest peaks in Pangong Tso region organized and Leaded by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, Principal JIM&WS, Pahalgam.
– Mt Merag- III (6,480M / 21,254Ft) Summited on 29 July 2025 at 0939hrs
– Mt kangju Kangri (6710M/ 22,008Ft) Summited on 02 August 2025 at 1513hrs
The expedition was flagged off by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh on 24 July 2025 in Sonamarg. Demonstrating exemplary courage, resilience, and teamwork amidst extreme weather conditions and extreme-altitude challenges, the team has set a benchmark in Indian mountaineering history.
The expedition was led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, Principal JIM&WS Pahalgam, with an experienced team from all three National Institutes:
Sub Maj/ Hony Lt (Retd) Shri Rafiq Ahmad Malik (JIM&WS)
Hav Sajad Hussain (JIM&WS)
Nk Bharat Singh (JIM&WS)
Hav/NA Yogesh (JIM&WS)
Sub Maj Hajari Lal (NIM)
Nb Sub Bhupinder Singh(NIM)
Shri Robin Gurung (HMI)
Shri Zubin Rai (HMI)
This 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.
Heartfelt congratulations to the entire team for this extraordinary achievement.
Jai Hind!
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