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Uttarkashi: Just weeks after a ban on mountaineering in Gangotri was lifted, the region has seen an influx of trekkers eager to scale the Himalyan peaks. On September 13, th team successfully summited the peak.”Pratap Panwar, ranger of Gangotri National Park, told TOI, “At present, around a dozen mountaineering groups have entered Gangotri region. However, we are dedicated to the protection of Himalayan meadows and valleys, which are home to rare flora and fauna. The blanket ban was later lifted. This includes the teams of NSG commandos and Artillery Regiment of the Indian Army which have gone for mountaineering expedition at Jogin peak and Gangotri 3rd peak respectively.”He added, “The forest department supports mountaineering and trekking expeditions which are the backbone of tourism-based economy of the state..