Beginner
5,000m – 6,100m
Beginner
Introductory non-technical & glacial trekking peaks
Key Peaks
UT Kangri(6,070m)Friendship Peak(5,289m)Yunam(6,111m)
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Climb High. Recon Beyond.
Descend Safely.
Whether you're taking your first steps in mountaineering or pursuing a technical summit, our ex-special forces guides are there at every step.
Why Climbers Choose Us
Our five commitments
Special Forces Leadership
Led by Special Forces veterans with decades of high-altitude expedition experience.Special Forces Background 100%
Safety Comes First
Medical screening, top-grade gear and turnaround protocols from basecamp to summit.Standard-Setting Safety Protocols 3,500M
Mountaincraft & Wilderness Survival
Snowcraft, glacial navigation and rescue skills taught by expert military guides.
You Climb as Part of the Team
Military-grade teamwork that makes you part of the team on the way up.Military Teamwork
Fair-Ascent Policy
Turned back by weather or altitude? Return and finish your summit with zero extra guide fees.Fair-Ascent Summit Policy 1:2
FEATURED EXPEDITIONS // 4 MOUNTAIN TIERS
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From your first 5,000m peak to technical climbs, we match you with the right route and acclimatization schedule.
Intermediate
6,000m – 6,400m
Intermediate
Glaciated alpine ascents & sustained snow domes
Key Peaks
Kang Yatse 2(6,250m)Dzo Jongo(6,240m)
Advanced
6,400m – 6,800m
Advanced
Technical mixed ground & sustained ridgelines
Key Peaks
Kang Yatse 1(6,400m)Chamser Kangri(6,622m)Lungser Kangri(6,666m)
Pro
7,000m+
Pro
Extreme altitude, technical headwalls & extreme cold exposure
Key Peaks
Mt. KunMount Kun(7,077m)Mt. Nun(7,135m)Mt. Kamet(7,756m)
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High Altitude Treks
Build your mountain fitness, altitude experience, and confidence.
Markha Valley, Ladakh
8 Days5,200m
Markha Valley (Markha Valley Trek)
Cross dramatic canyons, remote Buddhist hamlets, and the 5,200m Kongmaru La pass.
Khumbu, Nepal
14 Days5,550m
Everest Base Camp (Everest Base Camp Trek)
Trek to the foot of Mount Everest and stand before the iconic Khumbu Icefall.
Annapurna, Nepal
11 Days4,130m
Annapurna Base Camp (Annapurna Base Camp Trek)
Hike through rhododendron forests into the 360-degree glaciated Annapurna amphitheatre.
Zanskar, Ladakh
9 Days3,650m
Chadar (Frozen Zanskar River) (Chadar Trek (Frozen Zanskar River))
Walk across the frozen Zanskar River between sheer 1,000-metre canyon walls in winter.
Forged in Discipline. Proven on the Peaks. Founded by veteran mountain leaders including Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose, SM.
OUR STORY // THE EXPEDITION ETHOS
Our Story
Ridge Recon Unit (RRU) was founded on a simple belief: mountains should challenge you, not compromise you. The Summit Is an Objective. Getting Home Is the Mission.
Born from decades of Indian Army mountaineering, high-altitude warfare experience and elite Special Forces training, RRU brings a rare blend of military discipline and genuine passion for the outdoors to every expedition we lead.
Meet our core team whose field tenures span Mount Everest, Kamet, Kun, the Siachen Glacier, and decades of trans-Himalayan leadership.
Words from the SummitWhat Climbers Say
Reviews and stories from people who have climbed with us.
“My Heartfelt appreciation to Ridge Recon Unit for its exemplary professionalism, meticulous safety precautions and excellent organisation during my Markha Valley and Kyang Yatse II trek. A perfect blend of adventure, camaraderie, and fun!”
Ravinder Jasrotia (Ravinder Jasotia)
“They pushed me to become a better climber, but never confused ambition with safety. The acclimatization plan, medical checks, and mountain systems gave me confidence when things became difficult. Absolute professionals.”
Pooja V
“I climbed Kang Yatse I with the team and overall, I had an amazing experience with the team RRU. The expedition gave me an opportunity to challenge myself, experience the mountains up close, and learn along the way. From fooding , to staff and accommodation (at leh ) everything was perfect. Kudos to the team and each member of RRU for always being there and offering a raw and authentic experience . Wishing the team all the best for future expeditions!”
Pooja Solanki (Shruti Duge) (Aisha K.)
Let's Talk Mountains
Not every climber starts at the same altitude. Not every objective demands the same skills.
Tell us where you are now, what you have climbed, and which objective you have in mind. We will help you understand the terrain, technical demands, acclimatization requirements, preparation, and expedition structure before you commit.