India, Nepal hold first women army officers trekking expedition

In a first of its kind military to military interaction, Armies of India and Nepal organized the first ever trekking expedition for the women officers of both the countries.

The Joint Indo-Nepal Women Officers’ Ecological Himalayan Trek in Nepal was conducted from 08 Oct 11 to 25 Oct 11.  The Indian contingent of ten Indian Lady Officers was led by Maj. Reema Sobti whereas the Nepal contingent was represented by eleven lady officers of Nepalese Army who joined the Indian Team in Kathmandu.

The Indian team was selected after selection trials conducted at the prestigious Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Base Camp. The Team moved from New Delhi to Kathmandu on 08 Oct, 2011.

The ten day actual trek, routed through the picturesque and world famous Annapurna Trek Route, commenced from Nayapul the traditional starting point of the route. The group then moved along Ghandruk, Chhomrong, Dovan, Deurali, Machhepuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130 meters. The trek then descended to Sinua and moved to Tadapani and Ghorepani.

The acting Chief of Nepalese Army Lt. General Gaurav Shumsher Rana, JBR interacted with the team on the successful completion of the trek. The General congratulated the Lady Officers on successful completion of the trek and said that more such events should be organized in the near future. 

The Indian contingent was flagged off by Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali, Sena Medal on 07th Oct 2011.