Overview
- The Indo‑Tibetan Border Police's first all‑women international expedition reached the 8,848 m summit via the South Col route on Thursday, May 21, with all 11 women climbers standing on the peak.
- Rupamoni Gorh, an ITBP member from Lilabari in Lakhimpur district who joined the force in 2020, is being celebrated as the first woman from Assam to reach Everest's summit.
- The 14‑member mission included 11 women climbers plus technical and support staff and was flagged off from New Delhi before approaching Everest from the Nepal side.
- Expedition leaders said the summit push began around 8 a.m. under team leader Bhanita Timungpi, with Anoop Kumar as climbing leader and IFMGA guide Sonam Chhiring Lama heading support operations.
- Officials released summit footage and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared video and public congratulations, and organisers say the climb was meant to promote 'Nari Shakti' and boost women's participation in high‑altitude sports.