District Admin, Kishtwar Development Authority felicitate Sonarpur Arohi Club for conquering Mt. Brammah 1  

KISHTWAR, July 24: At a momentous event, the District Administration Kishtwar and Kishtwar Development Authority, organized a felicitation programme at Digital Movie Theatre TRC Kishtwar to honor the members of Sonarpur Arohi Club (West Bengal) for successful summit of Mt. Brammah 1 in Dacchan area of District Kishtwar.

 The extraordinary achievement marks the first Indian team to conquer the summit, etching their names in mountaineering history.

Mt. Brammah 1, first climbed by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington half a century ago, had not witnessed a successful ascent since 1979-80.

The triumph of the Sonarpur Arohi Club has rekindled the spirit of adventure in the region and has opened new horizons for adventure tourism in Kishtwar.

At the felicitation ceremony, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav felicitated the members of Sonarpur Arohi Club with a trophy and garland of flowers, acknowledging their incredible feat. ACR, Varunjeet Singh Charak, PO ICDS – CEO KDA Dr. Rishi Sharma and SDM Chatroo Shokat Hayat Mattoo were also present.

Later, addressing the media at a press conference, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Sonarpur Arohi Club (West Bengal) for their historic accomplishment.

He emphasized that this momentous achievement not only brings honor to the entire nation but also paves the way for promoting adventure tourism in the picturesque Kishtwar region.

The members of the Sonarpur Arohi Club shared their unforgettable experiences and cherished memories from the challenging expedition, expressing their gratitude towards Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar and CEO KDA for their recognition and encouragement.

This significant achievement by the Sonarpur Arohi Club sets a new benchmark in mountaineering and serves as an inspiration for more such daring endeavors in the future.

The District Administration Kishtwar and Kishtwar Development Authority are committed to supporting and promoting such remarkable ventures that showcase the spirit of adventure and exploration.