Mountain & Meditation (Pics.)----13, Advance Course of Mountaineering April-May 1986

This course was conducted by 'The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Uttranchal, was very interesting and thrilling for me which game me a very good exposer of height gaining as well as climbing techniques. In the last 10 days of the course, we were given a chance to attempt Mt. Kedar Dome (22000 ft. Aprox.), though we could not climbed the peak due to bad weather but we had a marvellous experience.

 'The Last Day of the Course, Lt. Col. J.K Bajaj, Principal of this Institute along with Instructors, is sitting amidst us." 

 "What a Sweet Rest" with Nourishing Lunch, returning back after completing the course."

 "Maintenance of Daily Diary, at Base Camp, Gaumukh"

 Crossing back the River 'Bhagirathi' at Snout--Gaumukh 

 Descending from 'Tapovan'

 Returning from Camp--I to Advance Base Camp (15500 ft.Aprox.)

 Taking rest at Camp-II (20000 ft.) of 'Peak Kedar Dome)

 Returning from  the Attempt Peak Kedar Dome, we came back just near the peak.

 Set out for the Climb Peak Kedar Dome around 4 O clock in the morning.

 Preparing water out of snow, we can get 40% water from snow.

 Establishing Camp-II at the height of 20000 ft.

 Climbing  up for Camp -II

 Camp--I at 'Kirti Glacier' arond 17000 ft.

 Establishing Camp-I

 Climbing up for Camp-I

 Enjoying and resting at Advance Base Camp at Upper Tapovan (15500 ft. approx.)

'Peak Kedar Dome' 22000 ft. Approx.

The Most Beautiful Peak of Tapovan "Shivling"

All the Three Peaks of Bhagirathi

"Meru Parvat"

The Sacred Gaumukh, the snout of river Bhagirathi which sprouts from 23 km. Long Gangortri Glacier

Repelling -Descending--Glacier Training at Gangotri Glacier

Ice Climbing on an Ice Wall with the help of Ice Axe and Crampon (Some sort of shoes which have Nails)

Leading Ice Climbing  with help of Climbing Equipments by fixing Rope for next Climbers---Route Opening

Climbing an Over Hang with the help of Ascender--Jumaring

Crevasse Crossing---Cat Walk--Glacier Training 

Going to Tapovan by crossing River Bhagirathi on an improvised Log-Bridge 

Enjoying Glacier Training like Snow Craft, Ice Craft and Rock Craft

Enjoying High Altitude Rock Climbing at Gaumukh

Peak Shivling is visible above the Ridge on the way of Tapovan

Camping at Base Camp at Gaumukh (12800 ft.)---18 km. from Gangotri, Peaks of Bhagirathi are visible in the back ground.

Going to Gaumukh during the snowing

Practising 'River Crossing' at Gangotri in Chilled Weather 

Bhagirathi Falls at Gangotri

  The members of 'Association for Adventurous Activities, Meerut came to give a See-Off at Meerut Bus Station