Rajnath Singh flags in First Ascent expedition that climbed 20 unclimbed Ladakh peaks above 6,000 m in 23 days
On 25 September 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition, whose team from NIMAS Dirang summited 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh in 23 days.
Summary
These are the first recorded summits of the 20 peaks, in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range. The 20 climbers were from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, and were led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Key facts
- Feat
- 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 m summited in 23 days — first recorded ascents
- Areas
- Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula, Ladakh Range
- Team
- 20 climbers from NIMAS, Dirang
- Leader
- Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal
- Flag-in
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, 25 September 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many unclimbed peaks above 6,000 m did the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition summit in Ladakh in 23 days?
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Correct answer: A — 20
The team summited 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 m in 23 days.
The climbers of the First Ascent expedition (flagged in on 25 September 2026) were from which institute?
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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, Dirang
The 20-member team was from NIMAS, Dirang, led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.