In a landmark initiative promoting women’s empowerment and adventure sports, the first-ever All-Women High Altitude Trekking Expedition in the Eastern Himalayas was flagged off by Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army.

Set amidst the breathtaking landscape of Zemithang in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, the expedition brings together trailblazing women from across India representing the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), and the local Monpa community. These spirited participants are embarking on a challenging trek that reaches elevations above 13,000 feet, a true test of endurance, courage, and self-confidence, as stated in an official release.

Following a week-long acclimatisation in

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