Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal is the only person in the world to climb the highest
mountain of all seven continents with three Everest summits and the highest peak of all 28 states of India.
Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal (Born on 26 December 1975) is an officer of the Indian Army, an internationally renowned mountaineer, and an adventurer of the country. He is the only person in the world to climb the highest mountain in the world, the highest mountain of all seven continents, and the highest peak in all 28 states of India.[1]
He is a veteran of more than 70 mountaineering expeditions across all seven continents and has one world record, two Asian records and four Indian records to his credit.[2]
Early life and education
Ranveer Jamwal is a third-generation soldier who was born on 26 December 1975 to Sh Onkar Singh, a Havildar in the Indian Army.[3] His family is from Badhori of Samba district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
He completed his primary and secondary education from Army school, Ratnuchak. He cleared the officer examination (Army Cadet college) and joined the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun in 1998.[3]
Ranveer Singh Jamwal did all four courses in skiing and mountaineering at High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), Gulmarg, in 2003. He also did his specialization course in search and rescue from the Swiss mountain school Andermatt in 2007.[4]
Since 1999, Col Ranveer Singh Jamal has been into trekking & outdoor adventure activities like white water rafting & cycling. After qualifying in all four courses in mountaineering and skiing in 2003, he was appointed as an instructor in the High Altitude Warfare School Gulmarg in 2006. In 2007, he climbed Mt. Machoi (5658 Mtr), marking the beginning of his illustrious mountaineering journey.
2012: He was the Deputy leader of the Indian Army team. In this expedition, seven women officers climbed Mt. Everest and made a new record.[9]
2013: He took on the leadership of the Indo-Nepal Everest expedition, a significant role in a mission to celebrate 60 years of the 1st ascent of Mt. Everest. The team's efforts resulted in a new record for a single team, with a 100% success rate as 20 members climbed Mt. Everest.
2015: He was the leader of the Indian contingent, but the summit push was called off because of the deadly earthquake. Undeterred, The Indian team under his leadership did a rescue operation at the Everest base camp, showcasing their resilience in the face of adversity.
2016: The team of 2015, united under his leadership, returned to Mt. Everest. Their collective efforts and unwavering cooperation led to all 14 members successfully summiting Mt. Everest with a 100% success record.[10]
Har Shikhar Tiranga
HAR SHIKHAR TIRANGA
In 2022, Col Ranveer Jamwal conceptualized and led the “Har Shikhar Tiranga Mission.” This was an unprecedented mission wherein team NIMAS scaled the highest peaks of all 28 states of India.[11]
It was an endeavor that tested their physical endurance and brought to life the unity and strength that our diverse country embodies, a source of immense pride for all Indians. With this, Col Jamwal became the only person in the world to climb the highest mountain in the world, the highest mountain of all seven continents, and the highest peak of all 28 states of India.[11]
Cycling
In 2022, Col Jamwal and his team at NIMAS achieved a remarkable feat. Leading a seven-member team, they cycled 1100 km in all seven Northeastern states, a journey that required not just individual skill but also seamless teamwork, becoming the first team ever to do so.[12]
In Feb 2023, Col Jamwal once again etched his name in the annals of cycling history. He led an expedition that covered 5374 km in 37 days, spanning 6 Southeastern Asian nations. This remarkable journey not only set a new Asian and Indian record but also earned him the respect and admiration of the entire cycling community.[12]
Notable Rescues
2007: Mount Nanda Devi East Rescue
2008: Mount Chaukhamba Rescue
2009: Mount Naini Post Rescue (Gurais Valley Kashmir)
