Mountaineering Profile

* Participated in Lahaul Expedition 2017 as leader, organized by Bhramanti Mountaineers, Summitted 5980m (3rd ascent) Also the other virgin peak climbed in same vicinity is virgin peak 5755m by the other members of the club.

* Participated in Lahaul Expedition 2014 as leader, organized by Bhramanti Mountaineers, Summitted 5920m (1st ascent) and Yunam (6130m). Also the other virgin peak climbed in same vicinity is peak 5980m by the other club members. We named the peak 5980m as Haathi and the peak 5920 as Tikona.

* Participated in Losar Expedition 2012 as leader organized by Bhramanti Mountaineers, max. height gained 5735m.
Summit(6040m) attempt called off due to bad weather.

* Participated in Nya Kangri Expedition 2008 organized by Himalayan Club Mumbai, max. height 5700m. Expedition called off due to bad weather and returned from Camp-1.

* Participated in Pt. 6160m Expedition 2006 organized by Sahyagiri Trekkers, climbed Virgin Pt. 5500m mountain in same area. Main summit attempt called off due to bad weather at Base camp(14000ft).

* Represented India in The International Summer Rock Meet Organized by the British Mountaineering Council(BMC), UK in North Wales from 7th - 14th May, 2006, along with 2 other members of Himalayan Club.

* Participated in the Ramjak Expedition 2003 organized by Sahyagiri Trekkers, max. height gained 5600m. Summit attempt called off due to bad weather. Completed Shingo-La Trek (5090m) Aug 2003.

* Completed Liaison Officer course organized by Indian Mountaineering Foundation, conducted by Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Uttaranchal, Jan 2003.

* Completed Basic & Advance Mountaineering course, each of 28 days and Search & Rescue course of 20 days from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

* Member of Gangotri-I (21980 ft) Expedition held in Sep/Oct 1998 organized by Nature Lovers (Mumbai), max. height gained 18500 ft. Expedition unsuccessful due to bad weather.

* Summitter of Mt. Draupadi-Ka-Danda-II (18740 ft) in May 1999.

* Participated in various Himalayan Treks including Beas Kund, Har-Ki-Dun. Headed two treks of Beas Kund as Leader. Conducted various treks in Sahyadri successfully for number of organizations.

* Organized High Altitude Trekking Expedition between Gangotri to Badrinath (100 km) via Kalindi Khal in May 2001. Summitter of Kalindi peak (20100 ft).

* Organized Tapovan Trek (14500 ft) of Gangotri region in Sep 2002 to celebrate International Year Of Mountains 2002.

* Organized Nandadevi East Base Camp Trek (14500 ft) in Sep 2006 to celebrate 70th Anniversary of the first ascent of Nandadevi.

* Organized Kedardome Expedition (6830m) as Deputy Leader in Sep-Oct 2002 under the banner of Valiant Mountaineering Club, max. height gained 21000 ft.

* Attended Basic Rock Climbing course and First Aid course.

* Climbed 26 Pinnacles/routes in Sahyadri Range : Pahine Navra, Anjaneri Navra, Anjaneri Navri, Ghodyacha Kada, Kalakrai, Karnala, Telbaila (left wall right route, right wall right route & left route), Sarasgadh (west face wall), Hadbichi Shendi, Dangya, Ganesh, Kartik, Kakadmaal Lingi, Siddhagadh Lingi, Mahalaxmi, Shenit, Marjori Nok, Irshal, Manik Lingi, Irshal (new route west face), Dhodap, Sunday 1, Sunday 2, Vanarlingi (not attempted last 70ft).

* Climbed 10 Routes in North Wales, UK : Lanberis Pass(3), Slate Quarries(4), Gogarth(1), Holyheld Mountain(1), Tramadog(1) of various grade starting from VS to E15C alongwith Famous British Climber Alan Hinkes and other senior members of BMC during the International Summer Climbing Meet 2006.

* Rockclimbing.com : Appointed as Area Manager for India.

* 29 years of IT experience. Currently working with The Northern Trust Company, Chicago.
* Software Hobbies: Web site designing and publishing.

* Completed First Aid, Nuclear & Biological Warfare, Warden course from Civil Defense Force, Mumbai.
* Completed 3 years of National Cadet Corps(NCC) Training.
* Holder of 'B' & 'C' certificates with the rank of 'Under Officer' (3rd Mah. Btn.).
* Athlete, represented college in cross country race, Mumbai University.


Marathon

Adventure Sports:
* Completed 4 jumps of parasailing in a day.
* Completed guided glider ride of 20 minute in Pune.
* Completed 25 km rafting in Indus river.
* 2 Jumps - Sky Diving from 14000ft in Chicago.

Visited:
* Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Atlantic City, Chicago, Niagara, Las Vegas, Devil's Lake, Grand Canyon, Utah, St. Louis, Galena, Denver, Los Angeles - USA.
* Frankfurt, Black Forest - Germany.
* Interlaken/Mt. Jung frau/Lucerne Lake/Triamalbach/RheinFall - Switzerland.
* Paris - France.
* Copenhagen - Denmark.
* Liverpool, London, Chester, Scotland(Ben Nevis), Lake District(Scafell Pike), Wales(Snowdon) - UK.