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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
40 years on, Army scales Mount Everest again: 22 mountaineers conquer peak in silver jubilee expedition
22 Indian Army Mountaineers team members in a group picture after they successfully scale Mount Everest (8,848m) under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Bhanoo Pathak, on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: In a landmark tribute to its maiden Everest ascent in 1985, the Indian Army has successfully scaled Mount Everest once again. This time with a 22-member team that reached the summit at 5 am on May 27, 2025. The mission, called the Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition, marks 40 years of Army mountaineering legacy and showcases the elite endurance of its Adventure Wing. Led by Lt Col Bhanoo Pathak, with Maj Mehak Mehta and Maj Anirudh Yadav among key climbers, the expedition operated under the overall command of Lt Col Manoj Joshi. The team included 3 officers, 6 Junior Commissioned Officers, and 13 Non-Commissioned Officers, supported by 28 Nepali Sherpas. The 32-member group, including a Medical Officer and Nursing Assistant, departed India on April 12, reaching Everest Base Camp by April 23. After acclimatisation and battling severe high-altitude conditions, the team launched their final push late on May 26, successfully summiting early the next morning. — ANI (@ANI) Among the climbers, Hav Tundup Namgail of 5 Ladakh Scouts made headlines with a record ascent in just four hours, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and high-altitude fitness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo The summit also coincided with a historic moment in global mountaineering, as Kami Rita Sherpa completed his 31st ascent of Everest, adding further significance to the day. The Indian Army's feat stands as a powerful symbol of courage, discipline, and teamwork, echoing the spirit of its 1985 pioneers while inspiring a new generation of adventurers.
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Mission Accomplished! 22 Indian Army mountaineers successfully scale Mount Everest, world's tallest peak
The Indian Army, on Tuesday — achieved another remarkable feat — with 22 of their mountaineers successfully scaling the Mount Everest (8848m), the world's tallest peak. The group of mountaineers were led by Lieutenant Colonel Bhanoo Pathak. The Indian Army shared photos of the mountaineers, and captioned the post; 'From Battlefields to #MountEverest- Every Mission Accomplished.' Here's a peek into some moments from their journey: Indian Army mountaineers scale Mount Everest 'Their success not only showcases the Indian Army's spirit of adventure but also reinforces its tradition of excellence in the world's most challenging terrain,' the Indian Army posted on X. Mount Everest is the world's tallest peak. While guiding the Indian Army officials, Nepali sherpa Kami Rita, also known as "Everest Man", scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest peak, reported BBC. The Indian Army mountaineers who scaled the Mount Everest under Lieutenant Colonel Bhanoo Pathak's leadership Sherpa first stood on the top of Mount Everest in 1994 when working for a commercial has climbed Everest almost every year since, guiding clients. Kami Rita has previously told media how his climbs are just work. "I am glad for the record, but records are eventually broken," he told AFP in May last year. "I am more happy that my climbs help Nepal be recognised in the world." As the spring climbing season wraps up, Mount Everest has seen over 500 climbers and their guides reach the summit of Everest since the route opened, as per Nepal's tourism department. This season stands out for having the fewest deaths on Everest in recent years, with two climbers, a Filipino and an Indian, sadly perishing at high camps. Nepal issued over 1,100 mountaineering permits this season, including 458 for Everest, raking in more than $5 million in royalties. As home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, the country welcomes hundreds of adventurers each spring when the weather is typically milder.
