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UP woman cycles from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp
GORAKHPUR [Maha Media]: Divya Singh (28), a teacher from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has become the first Indian woman and the second woman globally to reach Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) on a bicycle, NDTV reported.
She began her journey from Kathmandu and reached the base camp at an altitude of 17,560 feet after a 14-day expedition.
During the journey, Divya faced extreme conditions, including temperatures dropping to -12°C, low oxygen levels, and strong winds. She cycled for 10 to 12 hours daily across steep and rugged mountain terrain. In stretches where cycling was not possible, she carried her bicycle on her shoulders to continue the climb.
Her path from Kathmandu included challenging stretches through Saleri, Surke, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, and finally Gorakshep before reaching the base camp.
A video of her reaching EBC, where she is seen holding the Indian tricolour beside her bicycle against the Himalayan backdrop, has gone viral on social media.
"Congratulations Divya Singh; you have become the first woman of India to reach Everest Base Camp by bicycle. It's a proud moment for our Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India," the video was captioned on Instagram.
Her accomplishment has drawn widespread praises and congratulatory posts on social media. The feat has also filled her hometown of Gorakhpur with pride and is inspiring aspiring athletes and adventure enthusiasts across the country.
One user wrote, "Congratulations to you. This is why I love women with determination in their eyes. Keep on growing and making history like this."
Another commented, "This is so inspiring. Thank you for something like this. Such things always motivate."
Divya reportedly prepared for the expedition through rigorous self-training despite limited resources. The journey was flagged off by local officials in Gorakhpur, who later hailed her accomplishment as a proud moment for the region and a significant achievement for women's empowerment in India.
