Raipur: In a remarkable feat that marks a new chapter in Indian mountaineering history, a team of tribal youths from Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, has opened a new alpine route on the 5,340-meter-high Jagatsukh Peak in the Duhangan Valley of Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The route, named the “Vishnu Deo Route” in honor of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s initiative, was completed in just 12 hours from base camp — in the pure, self-reliant alpine style considered among the most technically challenging forms of climbing.

The expedition, held in September 2025, was organized by the Jashpur District Administration in collaboration with Pahadi Bakra Adventure. It received vital support from the Hira Group and several national and international partners.

What makes this ascent exceptional is that all five climbers were first-time Himalayan mountaineers. Each had trained at “Deshdekha Climbing Area,” India’s first natural outdoor training zone dedicated to adventure sports, developed by the Jashpur Administration. To ensure world-class preparation, the administration enlisted the guidance of Indian and international experts — Swapnil Rachelwar (Bilaspur-based climber and expedition leader), Dave Gates (rock-climbing coach from New York, USA), and Sagar Dubey........

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