ITBP mountaineers created history by climbing 22222 ft high Leo Pargil peak in remote Himalaya during Corona pandemic.

Leo Pargil expedition was flagged off by DIG Prem Singh, who himself has climbed Mr Everest.

ITBP mountaineers of Sector Head Quarter Shimla climbed 22222 ft high Leo Pargil peak located near international border.

During Corona pandemic, it is the only successful mountaineering expedition in Northern India.

12 members of 16 member team climbed the peak.

The leader of this extremely challenging expedition was Deputy Commandant Kuldeep Singh and Deputy Leader was Deputy Commandant Dharmendra . Head Constable Pradeep Negi, a native of Chhitkul village,the last border village in Kinnaur, climbed it second time.

He has climbed world's highest mountain Mt Everest two times.

These team members took all training and did acclimatisation inspite of limitations of corona crisis.

Leo Pargil peak is considered one of the most toughest and technical peak in India.

This snow covered difficult peak is located in remote Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh .

This remote Himalayan area has problems of low oxygen , extreme cold and high altitude sicknesses.

ITBP is considered world's toughest force as it is working in extremely cold high altitude Himalaya.

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