The NCC Girls Expedition to Mt ladakhi (5345m) was flagged-off by lt Gen VinodVashisht, AVSM, VSM& BAR, ADC, Director General, National Cadets Corps from New Delhi on May19. The team is being led by Col Shamsher Singh and Wg Cdr Sendhil Kumar. The expedition contains twenty girls from various parts of the country.
Mt ladakhi is a snow clad peak perched at an altitude of 5345m in the PirPanjal ranges in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The merger of PirPanjal and Dhauladhar ranges which enhances the beauty of the Beas Kund basin is in near vicinity. ladakhi peak is technically a challenging peak which would require all the mountaineering skill and expertise for asuccessful attempt. Pre expedition preparation like use of mountaineering equipment and walking on snow and ice is a must for success of the expedition.
The expedition will help imbibe the qualities of courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership and a spirit of adventure amongst the NCC cadets.