Kargil, August 22, 2022: The first batch of the ten days Trekking Guide Training Course organized by Tourism Department, LAHDC, Kargil UT Ladakh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) was flagged-off today from TRC Kargil by the Assistant Director Tourism Kargil, Aga Syed Toha Mosvi.

Advisor to Ministry of Tourism and Patron IISM J. S Dhillon, Special Officer Tourism Department Kargil Ghulam Rasool Lal, President Ladakh Mountain Guide Association Skalzang Rigzin, Instructor IISM Sadiq Ali besides 20 participants/trekkers, instructors and officers of concerned department were present during the ceremony.

On the occasion, the AD Tourism said the training program should be effective and inclusive considering the fact that UT Administration and LAHDC Kargil are keen to promote and explore Kargil as a hub of adventure tourism.

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He said Kargil branch of IISM is going to be established this year. He thanked UT Administration, LAHDC Kargil and District Administration and IISM for always coming forward in the promotion of adventure sports-related activities in the district.

Colonel J. S Dhillon said the promotion of adventure tourism-related activities in Kargil has always remained mandate of the Ministry of Tourism considering the immense potential Kargil.

On the occasion, Ghulam Rasool Lal gave the introductory speech and presented vote of thanks.

Pertinently, the outdoor training will be held at Tangole (3700 Mt), base camp of Mount Nun (4600 Mt) and at the advance base camp (5000 Mt) of Mount Nun in Suru Valley.

In this first batch, 20 trainees are participating from different parts of the country including female trainees and 50 percent seats are reserved for local youth.