The aim of mountaineering expeditions in NCC, is to stengthen the character, instil values of courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, determination and perseverance in cadets. They also give a chance to cadets to explore flora and fauna and meet friendly people of the hill regions.

The peaks are selected in conjuction with IMF. NCC provides the euipment which is of the best quality available in the market. The team is led by experienced moutaineers from the services. This is a very popular adventure activity, both with the boy and girl cadets.

Mountaineering

There are three premier mountaineering institutes where cadets undergo mountaineering courses i.e. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling and Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. Vacancies on various courses are allotted every year to NCC. These are further sub-alloted to various Directorates based on their demand/ strength.

Sailing Expedition

Sailing Expedition is an interesting feature of the Naval Training. During Sailing Expeditions, the cadets get practical training in Boat Pulling and Sailing. Coastal states conduct sailing expeditions at sea, and in the major rivers by the states. They learn to survive at sea and overcome the vagaries of the weather.

Parasailing



546 Parasails are held with various Directorates. Regular launches are carried out by the Dtes. 20 SD/SW cadets take part in PM's Rally every year.

Trekking

A Total of ten All India Treks are conducted every year i.e. three for girls and seven for boys and a total of 10,000 cadets take part in it.

Camel Safari

Camel Safari is undertaken in Rajasthan usually in the month of Oct. Foreign Cadets are also invited to join in the Safari.

Motor Cycle/Cycle Expedition


These Expeditions are conducted at Directorate Level.

White Water Rafting



A White Water Rafting node is being established at Haridwar. Rafting will be carried out for cadets from all over the country. Subsequently nodes will be established in other states as well, depending on feasibility of rafting in those areas.

Scuba Diving

Diving has gained popularity among NCC cadets in recent years, though its inception took place in 1982. These courses are now being conducted at Kochi, Vizag, Mumbai and Delhi, with complete assistance from the Naval Diving Teams.