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Mountaineering Expeditions Across the Indian Himalaya

Welcome to Adventure Mania.
Climber stops to look at the highest unclimbed peak on the Vishnugarh Dhar during the first ascent of Shanti Peak. Panpatia Glacier, May, 2008 Photo: Anindya Mukherjee

Led by Anindya Mukherjee, we are a very small, local outfit that works mostly in the Indian Himalaya. We are a passionate group of climbers and explorers. We have climbed together for over a decade now and have led and organized over 35 Himalayan Expeditions to notable and major peaks. Our motto has been Safety first, Summit second. But that is not all we do. We organize treks of different grades too.

Adventure Mania team on top of Kuari Pass, October 2010 Photo: Anindya Mukherjee

Over the years, we have climbed in the ranges of Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahoul, Spiti, Garhwal, Kumaun and Sikkim. We have been to many famous mountains such as Shivling, Kamet, Satopanth, Bhagirathi, Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, Nanda Devi East and Manirang.

Bhagirathi group of peaks while approaching Bhujbas. File shot from Satopanth Expedition 2011. Photo: Martin Mucke
It would not be entirely out of place if we mention our recent success on Nanda Devi East (7434m). One can read about two successive trips to Nanda Devi East in the following links:
http://nanda-devi-east.blogspot.in/ and http://nandadevi2014.blogspot.in/2014/07/brief-outline-report-of-indo-american.html

High on the south ridge of Nanda Devi East. Photo: Anindya Mukherjee
But our real strength ( and passion) lies in exploratory climbing. We have led and organized many exploratory expeditions in the past years. Some of them are Kellas Peak expedition (2009) in remote North Sikkim, Panpatia Glacier Expedition (2008) in Garhwal, Singekang Expedition (2010) in Spiti, Tongshyong glacier Expedition (2014), Rock Needles Expedition (2014) in Sikkim, resulting in many first ascents and rewarding observations.

Read one of our recent explorations here: https://www.himalayanclub.org/blog/the-exploration-of-zumthul-phuk/

Our Camp 2 and Jongsong Peak's North East flanks. Kellas Peak Expedition 2009. Photo: Anindya Mukherjee

When we are not taking small groups to our mountains, we spend time in exploring and reconnoitering the complex ranges of Indian Himalaya ourselves. And in the process we have been able to discover and make first ascents of Deotoli Col (September 2011) on the outer rim of the fabled Nanda Devi sanctuary, made first ascent of the Zemu Gap (December 2011), made first ever footsteps on the South Simvu glacier (May 2014). re discovered Zumthul Phuk glacier (November 2014).

Looking at Changabang, Kalanka and the Rhamani glacier from Deotoli Col, September 201. Photo: Anindya Mukherjee

At Adventure Mania, we approach the high Himalaya with knowledge, courage and experience. We like to work with small groups to leave minimal environmental and debris in the mountains. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have a mountain in your mind that you would like to climb with us. Leave a comment. We will get back to you.
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