Raksha Mantri flags-in First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition after historic summit of 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in 23 days

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition on September 25, 2026. A team of 20 climbers from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, successfully summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in the Ladakh region. The mission, completed in 23 days, targeted peaks located in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala, and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range. The expedition, intended to promote adventure and exploration in high-altitude frontiers, was recognized by the government for demonstrating India’s technical expertise, high-altitude endurance, and leadership in mountaineering sports.