Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Major Kavitha's Historic River Rafting Expedition Sets Records
Major Kavitha, an Indian Army medical officer, did something amazing!
She was the only woman on a river rafting trip down the Brahmaputra River.
The trip was super long, over 1,000 kilometers, and took almost a month.
She faced wild water and tough conditions, but she didn't give up.
Because she did such a great job, she got special awards for her bravery and service.
Major Kavitha Vasupalli completed a record-setting Brahmaputra river rafting expedition.
The expedition covered 1,040 kilometers in 28 days.
Kavitha was the only woman in the expedition, navigating Grade 4+ rapids and challenging conditions.
She received the Vishisht Seva Medal and COAS Commendation Card for her service.
The expedition was led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, a renowned adventurer.
- Who
- Major Kavitha Vasupalli and a team led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
- What
- Major Kavitha Vasupalli participated in a world-record river rafting expedition.
- When
- In 2025, Kavitha's name was entered in World Book of Records for her achievement.
- Where
- The expedition took place on the Brahmaputra River, from near the Indo-Tibetan border to the Indo-Bangladesh border.
- Why
- To set a world record and demonstrate courage and resilience.
- Participant
- Major Kavitha Vasupalli
- Expedition Leader
- Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal
- Distance
- 1,040 kilometers
- Duration
- 28 days
- Award Received
- Vishisht Seva Medal, COAS Commendation Card
- Start Location
- Gelling village near the Indo-Tibetan border
- End Location
- Hatsingimari, near the Indo-Bangladesh border