Expedition News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Haryana CM congratulates 'first Haryanvi' to scale Mount Annapurna
Gurugram, April 9: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the state’s first mountaineer, Narendra Kumar, for hoisting the Tricolor on the world’s most inaccessible peak, 8091-meter-high Mount Annapurna in Nepal.
Tri-services all women sailing expedition flags off from Mumbai for Seychelles
Mumbai, April 7: A tri-services all-women expedition has been flagged off from Mumbai for Seychelles which comprises of a team of 11 officers from the three services.
IRCTC to operate 'North East Discovery' on its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train from April
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC's) "North East Discovery" tour on the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train is set to kick off from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on April 22, 2025.
Indian Armed Forces women's team to sail around the world
New Delhi, April 5: A team of 11 women officers from three defence forces has set out on a sailing expedition around the world. This journey aims to demonstrate the capabilities of Indian women in sailing.
Defence Minister flags off expeditions to Mt Everest and Mt Kangchenjunga
New Delhi, April 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off expeditions to Mount Everest (8,848m) and Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586m) from South Block, New Delhi, on April 03, 2025.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off three mountaineering expeditions
New Delhi, April 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off three mountaineering expeditions.
INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town, completing fourth leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II
New Delhi, April 1: INSV Tarini, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, completing the fourth leg of its global circumnavigation, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy's women officers reach Cape Town
Delhi, April 1: Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an expedition undertaken by two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, reached Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. The officers are sailing aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini as part of their mission to circumnavigate the globe.
EAC commander flags off motorcyclists of 'Wings and Wheels' expedition
Kolkata, March 23: The 10-day-long motorcycle expedition named 'Wings and Wheels: Glorious IAF, Magnificent North East', was flagged off by Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, at Shillong in Meghalaya on Saturday.
Indian Air Force organise bike expedition at Bagdogra Air Force station
Siliguri, March 18: The Indian Air Force organised a bike expedition at the Bagdodra Air Force Station in Siliguri on Tuesday.
Battling cyclones and rough seas, CMFRI team conducts study in Antarctica
Kochi, March 17: A two-member team from the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) team, after 36 days of battling fierce cyclones and the treacherous seas, has collected valuable samples of various squid species to investigate the cephalopod biodiversity in the Antarctic zone.
Tripura mountaineer's Everest expedition begins with cycling journey to Nepal
Agartala, March 16: In a momentous display of resilience and ambition, Assam Rifles flagged off Aritra Roy, an accomplished mountaineer from Tripura, as he embarked on an extraordinary quest to conquer Mount Everest.
Stand together, Stand independent, Sailors of INSV Tarini extend wishes on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: Lt Cdr Dilna and Lt Cdr Roopa sailing INSV Tarini, which is sailing around the earth as part of the Sagar Parikrama, extended their greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women's empowerment within the armed forces.
Rajnath Singh interacts with women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. The Defence Minister spoke to Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A of the Indian Navy, through video conferencing in New Delhi.
Beacon of Nari Shakti: Rajnath Singh interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on the eve of International Women's Day and said that their courageous journey aboard INSV Tarini, tackling the immense challenge of circumnavigating the globe, "stands as a beacon of Nari Shakti."
On eve of Women's Day, Defence Minister interacts with crew of INSV Tarini
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (NSP II), Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, of the Indian Navy through video conferencing.
INSV Tarini heads to Cape Town after stop in Port Stanley
New Delhi, March 6: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Port Stanley and was heading to Cape Town. The Navika Sagar Parikrama circumnavigation is being attempted by a crew of two women officers from the Indian Navy.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches port Stanley - Third Port of Call
New Delhi, February 18: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley at about 05:15 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) on February 18, completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a pioneering expedition showcasing the resilience, courage, and skill of the Indian Navy's women officers, said an Indian Navy statement on Tuesday.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Sailing vessel INSV Tarini crosses Cape Horn located at southern tip of South America
New Delhi, February 15: In a historical feat, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, crossed Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America, on Saturday while sailing on the third leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, said an Indian Navy statement.
First-ever Brahmaputra rafting expedition completed by NIMAS team
Guwahati, Feb 11: A skilled team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) from Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal has successfully completed the first-ever attempt to pedal the entire 1040 km stretch of the mighty Brahmaputra River, officials said on Tuesday.
Nepal bans solo expedition of 8000er's including Mount Everest
Kathmandu, February 5: Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions to all mountains above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest, by amending its mountaineering regulations, according to the government publication, Nepal Gazette.
Nepal hikes climbing fees for Mount Everest
Kathmandu, Jan 22: The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday.
Sentinels at sea: Indian Coast Guard launches 10-day motorcycle expedition
Amritsar, Jan 22: As part of its 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard has launched the 'Samudra Ke Prahari Sarhad Se Samandar' Motorcycle Expedition. The event was officially flagged off at the Attari Border in Amritsar by Inspector General Bhishma Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (West), and Dr Atul Fulzele, Inspector General, BSF Punjab Frontier.
Economic strain deepens as tourism industry struggles with fee hikes in PoGB
Gilgit, January 20: The steep rise in royalty and mountaineering fees in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has sparked concern among tour operators, who fear the region's growing adventure tourism industry could collapse, Dawn reported.
ICG announces motorcycle expedition to commence Wagah Border on January 22
New Delhi, January 19: As part of the Indian Coast Guard's 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard on Sunday announced the commencement of the 'Sentinels of the Sea - Sarhad Se Samandar' motorcycle expedition, according to an official release.
Indian, Argentine armies successfully summit Mt Aconcagua on 'Army Day 2025'
New Delhi, January 16: In a remarkable feat on the occasion of Army Day 2025, a joint mountaineering expedition of the Indian Army and the Argentine Army successfully summited Mt Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas standing at an altitude of 6,995 meters.
Arunachal CM flags-off month-long Brahmaputra river rafting expedition
Itanagar, Jan 11: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday flagged off an expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra river within Indian territory to boost adventure tourism and promote environmental awareness, officials said.
Arunachal CM flags off Brahmaputra river rafting expedition
Itanagar, January 11: Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Mister Pema Khandu on Saturday flagged off a historic expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within Indian borders, PRO defence Guwahati said in a release.
Nepal's Mingma G Sherpa receives heroic welcome after historic ascend of highest peaks across 7 continents
Kathmandu, January 3: Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa received a heroic welcome as he returned home after achieving the successful ascend of the highest peaks on all seven continents.