Bachendri pal climbed mount everest

Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest twice, making her an icon in the mountaineering world.

Her pioneering expeditions in 1984 and 1993 marked significant milestones, with the latter leading an all-women Indo-Nepalese expedition to the world’s highest peak. Honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2019 by the Government of India, her remarkable journey serves as a beacon of inspiration.

For UPSC IAS Examination aspirants, Bachendri Pal’s story holds paramount importance, featuring prominently in General Studies Paper 1 for both Mains and Prelims, particularly within the Art and Culture section.

Bachendari Pal

Bachendri Pal, an Indian mountaineer, made history as the first Indian woman to conquer the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world at 8,848.86 meters.

Her groundbreaking achievement occurred on Ma