In a landmark achievement for Indian mountaineering, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) has successfully scaled an unnamed and unclimbed peak in the Gorichen range of the Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas. The peak, standing at 6,383 meters (20,942 feet), had long remained an unexplored and technically challenging summit in the Tawang-West Kameng region.
This monumental ascent was marked by a series of formidable obstacles, including sheer ice walls, hidden crevasses, and a treacherous 2-kilometer-long glacier. Yet, through teamwork, resilience, and perseverance, the NIMAS team not only reached the summit but made history by naming the peak "Tsangyang Gyatso Peak," in honor of His Holiness the 6th Dalai Lama, Rigzin Tsangyang Gyatso.
The decision to name the peak after the revered spiritual leader serves as a tribute to his timeless wisdom and his enduring contributions to the Monpa community and the region at large. His Holiness Tsangyang Gyatso, who hailed from Tawang, is a figure of profound spiritual and cultural importance for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
The climb was among the most arduous ever undertaken by NIMAS, a premier institution in India known for its excellence in adventure and mountaineering. The team faced extreme weather conditions and navigated a perilous route fraught with ice walls and unpredictable terrain, making this accomplishment one of the toughest in the institute's history.
NIMAS has officially informed the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) about the successful ascent and the naming of the peak. The formal process to have "Tsangyang Gyatso Peak" recognized on official maps is now underway.
This achievement not only celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh but also places the region on the global map for mountaineering and adventure sports. As news of this historic ascent spreads, it is expected to attract explorers and adventure enthusiasts from across the world, further cementing Arunachal Pradesh's reputation as a premier destination for high-altitude expeditions. (PR)