Maj Gen SC Mohanty flags off a high-altitude mountain expedition of the Army to the Spiti valley, in Dehradun on Monday.

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 13

Major General SC Mohanty, General Officer Commanding, flagged off a trekking expedition at Clement Town here today. It consists of 14 members of the Golden Key Division.The expedition aims to enhance the spirit of adventure among Army personnel and establish rapport with locals in the rich and diverse high-altitude valleys of Himachal Pradesh.The expedition will pass through the Spiti valley via Tabo and culminate at Kiato on July 9. Enroute, the expedition will negotiate the arduous and inhospitable features of Langza (14,850 ft), Kibber (13,730 ft), Ladarcha (14,355 ft) and Dhar Lung Wooh (15,400 ft).The multi-dimensional expedition will meet locals enroute and provide humanitarian aid by distributing essential commodities and medicines.The expedition team will also re-connect with the local veterans and motivate the young and aspiring youth by undertaking motivational talks on becoming a better citizen, joining the Army, women empowerment and conservation of environment.http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/community/14-member-army-team-begins-trekking-expedition/251181.html