Mountaineers scale unclimbed peak in Arunachal Pradesh, name it after Sixth Dalai Lama

An extraordinary mountaineering achievement, of a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), has successfully scaled an unnamed and unclimbed 6383 MSL or 20,942 ft high peak in Gorichen range of Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas on Tawang-West Kameng region. 

About journey

Unexplored location  

The peak, at a height of 6,383 meters above sea level in the Gorichen range of Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas in Tawang-West Kameng region, was considered one of the most technically challenging and unexplored summits in the region.

Challenges 

After overcoming immense challenges including sheer ice walls, treacherous crevasses, and a 2-kilometer-long glacier, the team has immortalized the momentous feat.

To honor 

• “Tsangyang Gyatso Peak” in honor of His Holiness the 6th Dalai Lama, Rigzen Tsangyang Gyatso.

• By naming this peak after him, NIMAS aims to pay tribute to his timeless wisdom and his profound contributions to the Monpa community and beyond.

Challenging Route

• The expedition to conquer “Tsangyang Gyatso Peak” was one of the toughest ever undertaken by the NIMAS team. 
• The route was fraught with dangerous crevasses, steep ice walls, and unpredictable weather conditions. 
• However, through sheer determination and teamwork, the team was able to navigate these challenges and reach the summit, making history in the process.

About NIMAS

• NIMAS, which has been at the forefront of adventure and mountaineering in India, has informed the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) about the ascent and the decision to name the peak. 
• The necessary formalities for naming the peak are being completed to ensure that “Tsangyang Gyatso Peak” is recognized on the official map.

What is meant?

This historic climb not only celebrates Arunachal Pradesh ‘s rich cultural heritage but also positions the region as a key destination for mountaineering and adventure sports, attracting explorers and adventure enthusiasts from around the globe.

Who is the Sixth Dalai Lama?

• The Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, was born in 1682 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Mon Tawang. 
• He was enthroned as the Sixth Dalai Lama at the age of 14 in 1697. 
• In 1706, he was invited to China and died on the way.