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Bachendri Pal
The first Indian woman on top of Everest
Her life
Born in a village in Uttarakhand, Bachendri climbed her first peak at twelve during a school picnic.
On 23 May 1984, she reached the summit of Mount Everest, surviving an avalanche on the way. She has since trained hundreds of young climbers.
Achievements
- ✦First Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, on 23 May 1984
- ✦Has trained hundreds of young climbers
On the timeline
1984
Bachendri Pal becomes the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.
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