ITBP’s First All-Women Everest Expedition Successfully Summits Mount Everest
All 11 women climbers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 21 via the South Col Route.
NEW DELHI- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) achieved a historic milestone as its first-ever all-women mountaineering expedition successfully summited Mount Everest on May 21.
According to officials, all 11 women climbers reached the summit of the world’s highest peak, standing at 8,848 metres, via the South Col Route. The first successful summit was recorded at 6:52 am.
The expedition marks a significant achievement not only for the ITBP but also for women’s participation in high-altitude mountaineering and adventure sports in India. Officials described the mission as a demonstration of determination, endurance and teamwork under extreme Himalayan conditions.
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The South Col Route, one of the most widely used yet physically demanding approaches to Everest, involves navigating severe weather conditions, steep ice walls, crevasses and oxygen-deficient high-altitude zones.
The successful ascent by the all-women team has drawn praise from across the country, with many describing it as a proud moment for India and an inspiration for aspiring women mountaineers.
The ITBP, known for its expertise in mountain warfare and high-altitude operations, has a long history of conducting Himalayan expeditions and rescue operations in difficult terrains. The latest expedition is being seen as another major achievement in the force’s mountaineering legacy.
Officials said the expedition highlighted the growing role of women in challenging operational and adventure domains traditionally dominated by men.
