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Ladakh's new mountaineering policy directed towards protecting ecosystem of fragile region
The Statesman
|November 10, 2024
The Ladakh administration has introduced its Mountaineering Policy to promote sustainable and safe high-altitude mountain expeditions to protect the ecosystem of the fragile cold desert frontier region.
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The policy envisions Ladakh as a premier mountaineering destination, emphasizing the empowerment of local communities, skill enhancement of Ladakhi guides, and environmental conservation, said an official.
The policy limits the mountain expedition size to 14 climbers per group and 40 climbers per peak, to avoid overcrowding and mushrooming of climbers during the mountaineering season.
Lt. Governor, UT of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.), has given approval to the two landmark policies aimed at bolstering adventure tourism and mountaineering sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The 'Registration and Renewal Guidelines for Adventure Tour Operators and Guidelines for Adventure Activities' alongside the 'Ladakh Mountaineering Policy 2024' have been notified by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh.
This story is from the November 10, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
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