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Summited Mount Abi Gamin (7,355 m) on 17 September 2026.

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Summited Mount Kamet (7,756 m) on 21 September 2026.

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Team of 35: 25 Indian soldiers, 10 Argentine soldiers.

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Led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee.

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Expedition highlighted teamwork, endurance, and joint army cooperation.

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Summary

Mount Kamet, at 7,756 metres, is the third‑highest peak in India.

The 35‑member team, comprising 25 Indian and 10 Argentine soldiers and led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, departed New Delhi on 21 August.

The climbers overcame extreme cold, high winds, snowfields, steep rock sections and crevasses, demonstrating physical endurance and mental resilience.

This was the third collaborative expedition, strengthening cooperation, interoperability and camaraderie between the two armies.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
summited
reached the highest point of a mountain
mountaineering
the sport or activity of climbing mountains
interoperability
the ability of different groups to work together smoothly
camaraderie
friendly trust and teamwork among people
resilience
the ability to keep going despite difficulties
crevasse
a deep crack or split in a glacier or ice field
expedition
a planned journey for a specific purpose, often in a difficult place
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