Mysore, Apr. 21

The 27th Himalayan Expedition to Nanda Devi East Base camp organised jointly by Rotary Mysore Adventure Corps and International Academy of Mountaineering & Allied Sports (IAMAS) was flagged off this morning at Rotary Centre on JLB Road here by Col. Satish Sharma, Commanding Officer, 1 Kar Engr. Coy, Mysore.

The tricolour and expedition flag was handed over to the expedition team of 28 youths including 8 women who have reportedly come from Mysore, Bangalore, Calicut and Cochin.

The team will fly to Delhi enroute to Manali. The 10-day expdition will cover various base camps through an arduous trek at Himalayas with a panoramic view of the glaciers, a true test of adventure spirit and grit of the team members, according to the organisers. Rotary Mysore President T.K. Chittaranjan, IAMAS Chairman Anil Kumar, Secretary T. Rajeev and Founder D.S.D. Solanki were present.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / Saturday, April 21st, 2012