Harish Kapadia, born in
India
in 1945, mountaineer, explorer and writer with a degree in commerce, law and management from the
Mumbai
University
, received worldwide recognition for his long-standing commitment to geographical exploration in the mountain ranges of
India
and neighbouring countries.
By promoting awareness of unknown valleys, their histories and their people, and by drawing the attention of the public to the beauty of their peaks, he has made a unique contribution to the development of trekking and mountaineering
in the
Himalaya
and the Karakoram.
Harish Kapadia has participated in more than 25 expeditions, frequently as their leader, and has published 15 books and a large number of articles and papers on his experiences.
He has been a tireless campaigner for the resolution of the
Kashmir
conflict through the Siachen Glacier Peace Park Initiative.
Since 1978 Harish Kapadia is honorary editor of the prestigious Himalayan Journal and Himalayan Club Newsletter.
Links to Harish KapadiaBiography Harish Kapadia
Summary of Award Ceremony 2006The Award
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