Indian Army team summits Mt Gorichen, the 'Abode of the Guardian Deity'

KOLKATA: An Indian Army mountaineering expedition team successfully summited the 21,410 feet Mt Gorichen, also known as the 'White Giant' on Tuesday. The Gorichen massif comprises five peaks and is known among mountaineers for the technical difficulty involved in climbing.
"Mt Gorichen is a rarely explored peak with no established summit routes. Hence, the achievement of the team is a prized recognition for the Army.Locals call the peak 'Sa-Nga-Phu' that means 'Abode of the Guardian Deity'. The peak was officially named Mt Gorichen by the Geographical Survey of India," a senior Army officer said.
The expedition was flagged-off from the Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh on September 8 and completed an arduous trek of nearly four days to Meerathang Glacier. On September 12, the expedition team established the Base Camp at Chokarsham. Fighting harsh terrain and adverse weather conditions, the team established Camp-I and Camp-II on September 15 and 16. While the sub-teams fixed the rope for the final summit, crucial technical advice and close monitoring were provided by members of the Army Adventure Wing.
"The final summit to Mt Gorichen Main started on Tuesday night and by 10.45 am, the team successfully raised the National Flag on the top of Mt Gorichen," the officer added.