Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the flag-in ceremony of the mountaineering expedition by Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam and interacted with the expedition team at the Raj Bhawan, an official press release informed.
It said the mountaineering team has successfully completed the expedition to nine peaks including six peaks (Mount Kang Yatse-I, Mount Kang Yatse-II, Mount Dzo Jongo-I, Mount Dzo Jongo-II, Mount Lungser Kangri and Mount Chamser Kangri) above 20,000 feet.
On the occasion, the LG congratulated and expressed his appreciation to the team led by Col Hem Chandra Singh for the achievement.
“This is an exceptional feat by our mountaineers, manifesting courage, determination and dedication to goals,” the LG said.
He lauded the sheer perseverance, dedication, courage and organizational cohesion displayed by the team during the difficult mission which was faced with challenges posed by the extreme weather conditions and rough terrain.
The LG also highlighted the important role of Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports in promotion of adventure sports, skiing and mountaineering in the region.
