Indian Coast Guard Team Scales 7,045m Mount Mukut in Uttarakhand
A 17-member Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team successfully scaled the 7,045-metre Mount Mukut in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Guided by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the expedition forms the final preparatory stage ahead of the Coast Guard's planned 2027 Mount Everest expedition.
What happened
A 17-member mountaineering contingent from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully reached the summit of Mount Mukut (also known as Mukut Parbat) on October 7, 2026. The mountain stands at an altitude of 7,045 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas of the Kamet Zaskar Range, located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand near the Indo-China border.
The expedition, named 'Tat Se Parwat' (translating to 'From Sea to Summit'), was formally flagged off on September 15, 2026, by Director General Paramesh Sivamani. The contingent established Base Camp-I on October 1, 2026, before making the final ascent to the summit. This achievement represents Phase V and the concluding segment of an intensive 18-month preparatory training schedule.
The mountaineers undertook their training and operational ascent under the guidance of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling. The primary goal of the mission is to prepare the force for a planned Mount Everest expedition scheduled for 2027, marking the Indian Coast Guard's Golden Jubilee (Swarnim Jayanti) celebrations.
This mission represents the first time personnel of the Indian Coast Guard have completed a flag expedition to a peak higher than 7,000 metres. Following the successful ascent, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami formally flagged in the team during a ceremony held in Dehradun on October 12, 2026, in the presence of ICG Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola.
Important dates
| Expedition flagged off by DG Paramesh Sivamani | 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Establishment of Base Camp-I | 1 October 2026 |
| Successful summit of Mount Mukut (7,045 m) | 7 October 2026 |
| Formal flag-in ceremony in Dehradun | 12 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Indian Coast Guard Establishment: Commenced initial operations in February 1977 and was formally constituted as an armed force of the Union in August 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.
- Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- Current Director General: Paramesh Sivamani (26th Director General of the ICG).
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI): Located in Darjeeling, West Bengal; established in 1954.
- Mount Mukut (Mukut Parbat): 7,045-metre peak located in the Kamet Zaskar Range of the Garhwal Himalayas, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
What candidates should do
- Note the name and elevation of Mount Mukut along with its geographical district for physical geography questions.
- Revise the founding year, enabling Act, and governing ministry of the Indian Coast Guard for defence awareness sections.
PrepZen analysis
This mission represents an operational departure from the Indian Coast Guard's traditional maritime security duties, demonstrating high-altitude capabilities within the armed forces of the Union. For competitive examinations, questions frequently focus on unusual milestones achieved by defence branches, specifically 'firsts' such as the ICG scaling a 7,000-metre peak.
Aspirants should prepare for both direct current affairs MCQs (the name of the expedition, the height of the peak, and the associated institution) and integrated static GK questions regarding the Coast Guard Act of 1978 and Himalayan mountain ranges in Uttarakhand.
Practice questions
Q1. Mount Mukut (Mukut Parbat), recently scaled by an Indian Coast Guard team, is located in which state?
Q2. What was the official name of the Indian Coast Guard mountaineering expedition that summited Mount Mukut in October 2026?
Q3. Under which Act was the Indian Coast Guard formally constituted as an armed force of the Union?
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute of Darjeeling guided the expedition.
The climb was planned ahead of the ICG's Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2027.
🎯 Key Point: ICG team successfully scaled Mount Mukut in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
FAQs
What is the elevation of Mount Mukut scaled by the Indian Coast Guard?
Mount Mukut stands at an altitude of 7,045 metres in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which mountaineering institute guided the Indian Coast Guard team during the expedition?
The expedition was trained and guided by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
What is the purpose of the Indian Coast Guard's 'Tat Se Parwat' expedition?
The expedition served as Phase V and the final preparatory step for the Coast Guard's scheduled Mount Everest climb in 2027 during its Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Who is the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?
Paramesh Sivamani serves as the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
Sources and references
- indiancoastguard.gov.in (indiancoastguard.gov.in) Official
- indiancoastguard.gov.in (indiancoastguard.gov.in) Official
- gktoday.in (www.gktoday.in)
- forumias.com (forumias.com)
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