Archive · 29 May 2025
Indian Army Climbs Everest Again, 40 Years Later
Imagine a group of brave soldiers climbing the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest!
This team of 22 Indian Army mountaineers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Bhanoo Pathak, reached the top on May 27th, 2025.
This climb was special because it marked 40 years since the Army first climbed Everest.
The team included officers and soldiers, supported by Nepali Sherpas.
They started their climb on April 12th and after a lot of preparation, they finally reached the summit.
One climber, Hav Tundup Namgail, even set a record by climbing very fast!
It was a day of amazing achievements and teamwork.
A 22-member Indian Army team successfully scaled Mount Everest on May 27, 2025.
The expedition, called the Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition, was led by Lt Col Bhanoo Pathak.
The mission commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Army's first Everest ascent in 1985.
Hav Tundup Namgail set a record with a fast ascent.
The summit coincided with Kami Rita Sherpa's 31st Everest ascent.
- Who
- 22-member Indian Army team
- What
- Successfully scaled Mount Everest
- When
- May 27, 2025
- Where
- Mount Everest
- Why
- To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Army's first Everest ascent and demonstrate the Army's endurance.
- Team Size
- 22 members
- Leader
- Lt Col Bhanoo Pathak
- Date of Ascent
- May 27, 2025
- Mountain
- Mount Everest
- Expedition Name
- Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition
- Army's first ascent
- 1985