Arunachal Mountaineers Set Record with 20 First Ascents in Ladakh

Itanagar: A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) smashed a mountaineering record in Ladakh. They hit 20 summits in 23 days. Every single peak stood above 6,000 metres. These were first ascents, meaning nobody had touched the summits before. The feat marks the third consecutive world record for the Dirang-based institute in just three years.

Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal led the expedition across remote, technical Himalayan terrain. The institute operates under the Ministry of Defence. It functions as the only Indian government body providing training for land, air, and water sports. Their programs span mountain biking, white-water rafting, paragliding, and scuba diving.

The mission focused on building discipline and resilience among young people. NIMAS stated the expedition was also aimed at encouraging young people to take up adventure sports and develop qualities such as physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and resilience. This win highlights the growing expertise of Northeast India in high-altitude exploration. The team moved their focus from their home in West Kameng to the peaks of Ladakh to secure the accomplishment.