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Mountaineering challenges in the Indian Himalaya and East Karakoram profiled by Economic Times

Posted on April 27, 2012 by rimoexpeditions

Rimo Expeditions was quoted in a feature article in The Economic Times recently with the provocative headline “Why India lost out to Nepal, Pakistan, China in mountain adventure.” In the article Yangdu said: India still has the maximum number of … Continue reading →

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The geology of Ladakh

Posted on April 19, 2012 by rimoexpeditions

Our clients include people from all walks of life and they ask us all kinds of questions which we are usually happy to answer. But rock formations and geology can be tough one sometimes! We were happy to discover, however, … Continue reading →

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Indian Army women’s expedition arrives in Namche Bazaar

Posted on April 5, 2012 by rimoexpeditions

Everest update: The Indian Army women’s team attempting Mount Everest, led by Col. Ajay Kothiyal, has arrived in Namche Baazar for a few days rest before heading out on the final leg of the trek to the base camp of … Continue reading →

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Rimo Expeditions celebrates 20 years!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by rimoexpeditions

Time flies. It’s hard to believe that we turn 20 this year! So here’s our story:

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Kanchenjunga Ridge trek is a journey through a Himalayan wonderland

Posted on December 15, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

The Ultimate Kanchenjunga Ridge trek (20 days) is one of the most spectacular treks in India. Starting out at the tiny Sikkimese village of Uttarey, you travel along the Singalila ridge until you arrive at the high Himalayan meadow of … Continue reading →

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Successful mountaineering expeditions to Nun Kun and the Shukpa Kunzang glacier in Ladakh

Posted on December 14, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

We are happy to report two successful ascents of the Nun Kun massif (Nun 7,135 m /23,409 ft) and Kun (7,077 m / 23,218 ft) by teams from Germany and Estonia.

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Lunana Snowman trek in Bhutan rewards the ardent trekking enthusiast

Posted on December 7, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

There’s no better way to experience the magical kingdom of Bhutan, the land of the thunder dragon, than by doing the Lunana Snowman trek, a rigorous but rewarding 26 day journey through the remote and rarely travelled Laya and Lunana … Continue reading →

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A family adventure in Ladakh can never start too early

Posted on November 16, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

It’s never too early to learn mountaineering. Just ask 7-year-old Jordan and five other children from the Ray and Strickland families, aged between 10 and 15 years, who spent two weeks this past summer on a memorable family adventure in … Continue reading →

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Playing polo in Leh at start of Ladakh Festival

Posted on November 14, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

Polo originated in Persia (Iran) and was introduced to Ladakh, where it is hugely popular today, from neighbouring Baltistan around the 15th century. In Ladakh, every major village has a polo ground and the game is an integral part of … Continue reading →

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Just weeks left to sign up for the rafting adventure of a lifetime on the Brahmaputra

Posted on November 9, 2011 by rimoexpeditions

Ben Stookesberry kayaks the upper Brahmaputra (Siang) in Arunachal Pradesh. Photo by Chris Korbulic in www.nationalgeographic.com There are only a couple of weeks left to sign up for Rimo’s Great Brahmaputra rafting expedition starting on 4th December 2011 in Arunachal … Continue reading →

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