Valiant and fierce women squad of Indian Army creates "World Record!" Performs yoga at Mt. Bhagirath II
New Delhi, June 14: Adventure, courage and the zeal to accomplish their dreams are what today women squad wants to fulfill. Creating a new world record, nine women from the Indian Army have scaled Mount Bhagirath located in Garhwal Himalayas in Gangotri National Park. Practicing yoga at the height of 19022ft, these women squad proved that if you got that zeal and determination, you can achieve anything you dream.
Undoubtedly a proud moment for India, these nine Indian Army women had started their journey from May 14, 2018, which led to their last day on 11th June 2018. Fulfilling their promise these women practiced yoga on the mountain peak.
Setting up the expedition, it aims at encouraging the women cadets in the field of adventure dauntless courage, will-power and determination are put to test. The Indian Army women officers are exploring their maximum potential in the field of adventure sports.
The Indian Army had set a mountaineering expedition for nine women officers. Director General of Military Training on 14 May 2018 had flagged off the Indian Army Women Officers’ Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Bhagirathi-II (6512 meters).
Mt. Bhagirathi-II is located in the Garhwal Himalayas in Gangotri National Park. The peak rises right above the Gangotri glacier which sets new challenges for the climbers. The summit is challenging owing to its technical requirements, vertical ascents, and inclement and unpredictable weather conditions. It will be a true test of the climbers’ technical acumen in mountaineering, mental strength, and physical courage.