NIMAS’s Historic Mt. Kangchenjunga Expedition 2025 Flagged Off by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth
Delhi, 27 March 2025: In a moment of national pride, the Mt. Kangchenjunga Expedition 2025 by Team NIMAS was flagged off yesterday by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth. This expedition marks a historic milestone as Team NIMAS embarks on the challenge of hoisting the Tricolor on India’s highest peak (8,586m), making it the true culmination of the ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ initiative.
This prestigious expedition is being led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, Director of NIMAS, a renowned mountaineer and adventurer with multiple world and Indian records. With over 70 mountaineering expeditions, including three successful summits of Mt. Everest, he is one of India’s most accomplished climbers, bringing unparalleled expertise and leadership to this mission.
Over the past two years, Team NIMAS has successfully climbed the highest climbable peaks in all 28 states of India, showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes while promoting adventure, national integration, and youth inspiration. The Mt. Kangchenjunga climb is the final and most challenging step in this journey, reinforcing India’s leadership in high-altitude mountaineering.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth lauded the efforts of NIMAS in shaping India’s adventure landscape. He emphasized the importance of such expeditions in fostering resilience, discipline, and a spirit of exploration among the youth.
Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, is known for its extreme weather conditions, technical difficulty, and avalanche risks. Unlike Mt. Everest, which sees regular commercial expeditions, Kangchenjunga remains a true test of raw mountaineering skill, attempted only by the most experienced climbers.
With its world-class training facilities in mountaineering, cycling, rafting, paragliding and extreme adventure, NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports), based in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, has emerged as a powerhouse of adventure sports in India. NIMAS continues to set new landmarks every year, proving its commitment to pushing the boundaries of adventure.
Most recently, in February 2025, Team NIMAS achieved a world record by becoming the first in history to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within India—covering a staggering 1,040 km. This feat further established NIMAS as a leader in extreme adventure sports.
This expedition is not just about reaching the summit—it is about honoring India’s mountaineering legacy, inspiring future generations, and celebrating the spirit of adventure that defines our nation.
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About NIMAS:
NIMAS, based in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, is India’s premier adventure institute under the Ministry of Defence, offering training in all three verticles (Land, aero, and aqua) of adventure sports. It has set multiple records in mountaineering, rafting, and cycling, making India proud on the global stage.
