Bachendri Pal: First Indian Woman Conqueror of Mount Everest

Born on May 24, 1954, to a Bhotiya family in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, Bachendri Pal's life was an inspiration to hundreds of women. At a time when participation of women in sports was not a norm, she inspired many women to climb the mountains. She was the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984. Find out more about her from the video above.

(Video by Apurva P)