ITBP Team Successfully Summits Mt. Makalu in Historic Twin Peak Expedition
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ITBP's successful ascent of Mt. Makalu |
| Date | April 19, 2025 |
| Location | Mt. Makalu, Nepal (8,485 m) |
| Expedition Type | Twin peak expedition (Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna) |
| Team | 12-member team led by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, Deputy Leader Nihas Suresh |
| Achievements | - 5 members summited Mt. Makalu (83% success rate) |
| - Mt. Annapurna team reached 7,940 m, retreated due to adverse weather (150 m short of summit) | |
| Significance | - ITBP has now scaled 6 of the 14 "eight-thousanders" |
| - Total peaks summited by ITBP: 229 (including Mt. Everest 5 times, Kanchenjunga, etc.) | |
| Mission Objectives | - Strengthen high-altitude mountaineering training and environmental responsibility |
| Expedition Start | Flagged off on March 21, 2025, from New Delhi |