Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami officially flagged in four successful high-altitude mountaineering expeditions conducted by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, including major summits of South America's Mount Aconcagua and the Himalayan Nun-Kun massif. Commending the courage and discipline of the teams at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun, Dhami highlighted how these feats bolster Uttarakhand's standing as a premier global hub for adventure tourism and high-altitude training. Key Details of the Successful SummitsThe four flagged-in campaigns represent major technical milestones for Indian mountaineering, combining international joint operations with triple-peak Himalayan ascents:ExpeditionPeak & ElevationExpedition LeaderKey Achievement / MilestoneMount Aconcagua6,961 metres (Argentina)Colonel Hem Chandra SinghJoint team of NIM (Uttarkashi) and JIM&WS (Pahalgam) scaled South America's highest peak.Mount Kun7,077 metres (Ladakh)Colonel S.S. RajpurohitSuccessfully summited on August 15, 2026, marking Independence Day.Mount Delta-415,908 metres (Nun-Kun Range)Colonel S.S. RajpurohitScaled on August 26, 2026, as part of the multi-peak Himalayan traverse.Mount Nun7,135 metres (Ladakh)Colonel S.S. RajpurohitCompleted on August 31, 2026, securing a rare triple-peak ascent in a single campaign.Chief Minister's Address and Vision for Adventure TourismDuring the official flag-in ceremony, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami warmly welcomed the returning mountaineers and praised their technical proficiency, teamwork, and resilience under extreme physical conditions. Youth Inspiration: Dhami emphasized that the grit demonstrated by the climbers serves as a powerful inspiration for India's youth, encouraging greater participation in adventure sports, physical fitness, and outdoor pursuits.Institutional Pride: The Chief Minister noted that institutes like NIM (Uttarkashi) and JIM&WS (Pahalgam) have established world-class benchmarks in mountain safety, search-and-rescue operations, and high-altitude training.Tourism Ecosystem: Highlighting Uttarakhand’s unique geography, Dhami reaffirmed the state government's commitment to promoting eco-tourism, trekking, mountaineering, and water sports to drive local economic growth and employment.Significance of the Nun-Kun Triple SummitA standout highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of the NIM Nun-Kun Expedition 2026, led by Institute Principal Colonel S.S. Rajpurohit. The team accomplished the remarkable feat of summiting three major peaks—Mount Kun (7,077m), Mount Delta-41 (5,908m), and Mount Nun (7,135m)—within a single continuous campaign. Scaling Mount Kun specifically on August 15 added symbolic national pride to the arduous Himalayan venture. The event was attended by senior government officials and military leadership, including Special Principal Secretary for Sports and Youth Welfare Amit Kumar Sinha, NIM Principal Colonel S.S. Rajpurohit, JIM&WS Principal Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, and Captain G. Santosh Kumar alongside the expedition members.
