- A 17-member mountaineering team from the Indian Coast Guard achieved a significant milestone by successfully summiting the 7,045-meter-high Mount Mukut on October 7, 2026.
- This expedition, titled ‘Coast to Peak’, represents a major initiative in the field of mountaineering for the force, which is primarily dedicated to maritime security.
- The primary objective of the expedition was to prepare the team for the Mount Everest expedition proposed for 2027.
- Mount Mukut is among the Himalayan peaks exceeding an altitude of 7,000 meters. At such altitudes, oxygen levels are low and temperatures drop drastically, presenting numerous challenges for mountaineers.
- Succeeding in such a demanding environment requires physical fitness, specialized mountaineering training, sound strategy, and proper acclimatization.
- The successful ascent of Mount Mukut provided the Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team with valuable experience in preparation for the upcoming Everest expedition.
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