Two climbers from Kashmir scale Basmai peak for the first time ever
Srinagar: Two climbers from Kashmir Inayat ullah Bhat and Laway Mudasir scaled the virgin Basmai peak and introduced first ever line of ascent to the peak. Basmai peak lies in the periphery, catchment area bordering Lidder and Sind valley.
“Our successful ascent of Basmai Peak is a remarkable achievement, especially given its past history of unsuccessful attempts,” said Inayat Ullah.
He said that with no profound history of past climbers who almost climbed and documented all major peaks of valley, this peak was uncharted and required the best navigation, technical hand for the unknown terrain.
The First ascents aren’t just about reaching the summit; they’re a testament to the relentless human spirit to explore, discover, and conquer, he added further.
The geological significance of the area, with its complex rock formations, adds an interesting layer to our climb, Inayat said.
“It’s fascinating that such a challenging and historically significant peak now bears the mark of our team’s success,” he added further.
“This climb is sure to be a notable chapter in the history of alpinism in Kashmir Himalayas, he said, adding that the area had been mentioned in the book of Geology of Kashmir, mentioned by Mr. Verchere (1976).
Verchere documented the details in asiatic society of Bengal and laid all the researches on the outlines of Mr. W.F Blanford who exhibited the Map on geological cal map of Sind 1878.
“It’s quite fascinating to share that the team had enough recce of the area and found a good quality rocks there possibly some granitoid, crystal rocks, especially the spurs and connected ridges formed by porphyry having granitoid appearance into felstone and possibly some good fossil rocks,” he added.
Notably, lead climber Inayat ullah Bhat, being affiliated member is in touch with Indian mountaineering foundation, an apex body which govern Indian Himalayas and informed one of the apex members about the findings and some works would be definitely for more geological research of the area.
