Lt Gen VK Ahluwalia, Director General Military Training Flagged Off a joint Indo-German mountaineering expedition to Mt Shivling (6543M) in Garhwal Himalayan Region, today at Sena Bhawan, New Delhi.
Mount Shivling stands tall at an altitude of 6543 meters and attracts mountaineers from allover the world. The first ascent of Mount Shivling was done by ITBP expedition team on 03 Jun 1974. The Indian Army has climbed this peak in 1984, 2006 and latest in 2007.
The joint team comprising of 18 personnel of Indian Army and 04 personnel of German Army is being led by Maj Vishal Thapa of Indian Army, a seasoned and expert mountaineer with impeccable mountaineering records.
The team will move to Gangotri for the expedition on 22/23 Aug 09. After the mandatory pre-expedition training and acclimatization, the peak will be attempted between 21-27 Sep 09, subject to weather conditions.
The joint expedition by both the armies will not only help the participants to learn from each other's varied experiences but would go a long way in strengthening the ties between both the Nations.
Mount Shivling stands tall at an altitude of 6543 meters and attracts mountaineers from allover the world. The first ascent of Mount Shivling was done by ITBP expedition team on 03 Jun 1974. The Indian Army has climbed this peak in 1984, 2006 and latest in 2007.
The joint team comprising of 18 personnel of Indian Army and 04 personnel of German Army is being led by Maj Vishal Thapa of Indian Army, a seasoned and expert mountaineer with impeccable mountaineering records.
The team will move to Gangotri for the expedition on 22/23 Aug 09. After the mandatory pre-expedition training and acclimatization, the peak will be attempted between 21-27 Sep 09, subject to weather conditions.
The joint expedition by both the armies will not only help the participants to learn from each other's varied experiences but would go a long way in strengthening the ties between both the Nations.
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