Gangotri Region. There were a number of successful expeditions in the Gangotri region. Japanese Masaki Ohashi and Kaoru Totani climbed Satopanth (7075 meters, 23,212 feet) on September 30 by the north ridge. Another Japanese expedition led by Makoto Segiura climbed Bhagirathi II (6512 meters, 21,365 feet). Two Indian groups led by A.G. Vaidya and Dr. D.P. Roy climbed Jogin III (6166 meters, 20,065 feet). Another Indian team led by Bharat S. Mahghre climbed Gangotri III (6577 meters, 21,578 feet).