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History of Trekking and Mountaineering in India
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Who is considered the father of Indian mountaineering?
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Eric Shipton
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Eric Shipton was a British mountaineer who made significant contributions to the exploration and development of mountaineering in India. He led numerous expeditions to the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges, including the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.