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A joint team of Indian and Nepali soldiers successfully summited Mt Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak. The expedition, led by Colonel Sarfraz Singh and Captain Prashant Khadka, highlights strengthened military ties between the two nations. Sherpa climbers played a crucial role in supporting the challenging ascent. The achievement marks a historic moment in high-altitude mountaineering cooperation.

Key Points: Indian and Nepali Army Team Summits Mt Kanchenjunga Together

  • Joint Indo-Nepal Army team summits 8,586m Mt Kanchenjunga
  • Led by Col Sarfraz Singh and Capt Prashant Khadka
  • Historic milestone in military cooperation
  • Supported by Sherpa climbers
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Joint team of Indian and Nepali Army summits Mt Kanchenjunga

A joint Indo-Nepal military expedition conquers the world’s third-highest peak, showcasing cross-border teamwork and mountaineering excellence.

"Scaling New Heights of Courage and Friendship! – Integrated Headquarters, MoD"

Kathmandu, May 19

A joint team of Indian and Nepali Army successfully summited Mt Kanchenjunga on Monday, the third-highest peak, expedition organisers said.

The climbers, part of the Joint Indo-Nepal Army Mountaineering Expedition, a high-altitude mission emphasising cooperation between neighbouring countries, reached the summit on Monday morning.

Seven Summit Treks, the expedition's logistics partner, confirmed that the joint team summited the 8,586-meter-tall mountain in Eastern Nepal.

The Indian team members included Sarfraz Singh (team leader), Tsering Dorjey, Tarun Singh Sindhu, Sanjay Kumar, and Satish Singh. The Nepali army contingent comprised Prashant Khadka, Janak Saud, Nabin Tarami Magar, and Amar Bahadur Karki.

They were supported by a team of eight Sherpa climbers: Gyalu Sherpa, Lakpa Temba Sherpa, Pasang Dawa Sherpa, Pasang Dukpa Sherpa, Ang Kami Sherpa, Ngima Sherpa, Pasang Phurba Sherpa, and Lakpa Thindu Sherpa.

The Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence shared pictures of the summit and called it a "milestone in military mountaineering and India-Nepal friendship."

Sharing a post on X, the IHQ of the MoD said, "Scaling New Heights of Courage and Friendship! A joint mountaineering expedition led by Colonel Sarfraz Singh, along with four soldiers of Indian Army and Captain Prashant Khanka along with three soldiers of Nepali Army, successfully summited Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m) today. A proud milestone in military mountaineering and India-Nepal friendship."

https://x.com/adgpi/status/1924454186839671113

Mt Kanchenjunga, located on the Nepal-India border, is the third-highest mountain in the world and one of the most technically challenging peaks in the Himalayas. The successful ascent marks a milestone in military cooperation and mountaineering achievement between the two countries.

Mt Kanchenjunga is 128 kilometres east of Mount Everest. The west is in Nepal, and the other is in the Indian state of Sikkim. Kanchenjunga or Kangchenzonga means "The Five Treasures of the Great Snow" in Sikkim because the mountain has five prominent peaks. They are Kanchenjunga Main (8,586m), Yalongkang (8,505m), Kanchenjunga West (8,420m) and Twin Peaks (both 8,476m).

Unlike most other Himalayan peaks, this mountain runs from north to south, where the Kanchenjunga Glacier joins the Tamur River, a tributary of Koshi. Many people considered climbing Kanchenjunga as early as 1882, but did not attempt it until 1905.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
What a proud moment for both nations! 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇵 This shows how our militaries can work together beyond just security matters. The Sherpas deserve special recognition too - without their expertise, such expeditions wouldn't be possible. More such collaborations please!
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Priya M.
Kanchenjunga is such a sacred mountain for us in Sikkim. While I appreciate the military achievement, I hope climbers are respecting local sentiments and not disturbing the mountain's spiritual significance. The name itself means 'Five Treasures' - let's keep it pristine.
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Amit S.
Great achievement no doubt, but I wish our media gave equal coverage to the Nepali team members. The article mentions all names which is good, but in most reports, Indian names get highlighted more. True friendship means equal recognition!
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Sunita R.
As someone from Darjeeling, Kanchenjunga is our daily view and pride. This joint expedition warms my heart! Hope this leads to more people-to-people connections between India and Nepal beyond just government-level cooperation. Our cultures are so intertwined already.
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Vikram J.
The technical difficulty of Kanchenjunga is often underestimated compared to Everest. Kudos to the team for this outstanding feat! Maybe next they can organize a civilian joint expedition - would love to see ordinary Indians and Nepalis climbing together.
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Neha T.
While celebrating this achievement, let's not forget the environmental impact of such expeditions. The Himalayas are fragile ecosystems. I hope proper waste management protocols were followed. Sustainable mountaineering should be the way forward for both countries.

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