An expedition to Mt Bhagirathi-II (6,512 m) was flagged off by VAdm Sanjay Bhalla, COS WNC by handing over the ceremonial ice axe to team leader Cdr Kokila at a flag off ceremony held at WNC on 13 Sep 2023. The 21-day long expedition comprising 15 personnel (06 officers and 09 Sailors) is aimed to summit the peak on 30 Sep 2023 and unfurl the new Indian Navy ensign as a tribute to Naval team which perished on Mt Trishul two years ago at the same time after getting trapped in an avalanche. Mt Bhagirathi-II, at an altitude of 6,512 m, has a challenging gradient. It is a recognised expedition peak by Government of Uttarakhand for technical climbing, which offers numerous challenges to the climbers.
