Army Personnel undertake 160 km high-altitude trekking in Himachal

New Delhi: Jawans of the Indian Army on Friday accomplished a high-altitude trekking expedition from Mud to Manikaran via Pin Parvati Pass in Himachal Pradesh. They covered a distance of 162 kilometers in rugged terrain.

A Defence PRO said eleven members of the 16 Punjab regiment of the Rising Star Corps led by Captain Manjit Gill started the expedition from Mud in Lahaul and Spiti district to Manikaran in Kullu district.

"Their rich traditions of excellence in the field of adventure and undertook a trekking expedition to Pin Parvati Pass by covering a distance of 162 kilometers in rugged terrain with treacherous heights ranging from 2,500 meters to 5,400 meters," he added.

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, GOC of Rising Star Corps, flagged off the expedition at Yol cantonment town in Himachal Pradesh.

The expedition was organised to celebrate the 75 glorious years of Independence, to pay homage to the fallen heroes, promote the spirit of adventure among the troops and develop a close connect with locals.

The expedition involved multiple challenges wherein the team members had to face inclement weather and numerous water bodies which demanded high standards of physical and mental robustness.

The team also interacted with the youth in the region and motivated them to join the Army.

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