Itanagar: In a groundbreaking mountaineering achievement, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) has successfully scaled an unnamed 6,383-meter peak in the Gorichen range of Arunachal Pradesh.
A 15-member team, led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, from the NIMAS in Dirang successfully completed the 15-day expedition to the peak in the Tawang region.
The team overcame immense challenges, including steep ice walls, treacherous crevasses, and a 2-kilometer glacier, to summit the unexplored peak.
To honour the 6th Dalai Lama, Rigzen Tsangyang Gyatso, for his wisdom and contributions to the Monpa community, NIMAS has named the peak “Tsangyang Gyatso Peak”.
This historic climb not only celebrates Arunachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage but also positions the region as a premier destination for mountaineering and adventure sports.
The expedition was one of the toughest ever undertaken by NIMAS. Despite facing unpredictable weather conditions, steep ice walls and treacherous crevasses, the team’s determination and teamwork led to their successful ascent.
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NIMAS has been at the forefront of adventure and mountaineering in India. It has informed the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) of the achievement and the decision to name the peak.
The official process of naming the peak as “Tsangyang Gyatso Peak” is underway to ensure its inclusion on official maps.
