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Assam’s First Woman Everest Climber Felicitated
Rupamani Gorh, a woman from Assam, became the first woman from her state to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
She faced many challenges, like carrying heavy gear and dealing with extreme weather, but she didn't give up.
Her hard work paid off when she reached the top on May 21, 2026.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, praised her and gave her a big award and some money to help her.
Rupamani's story shows that with determination, anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter how hard it seems.
Rupamani Gorh became the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest.
She faced financial, social, and physical challenges during her journey.
She summited Everest on May 21, 2026, after rigorous training and preparation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated her with a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh.
Her achievement is seen as a milestone for the state and an inspiration for young women.
- Who
- Rupamani Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest
- What
- Felicitation ceremony by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Where
- Lok Sewa Bhawan, Guwahati, Assam
- When
- May 21, 2026 (summit), ceremony date not specified
- Why
- To recognize her historic achievement and inspire others
Personal Challenges
State Recognition
Personal Struggles
Personal Challenges
Rupamani Gorh faced financial and social challenges, along with extreme physical hardships during her climb.
State Recognition
The state of Assam recognized her achievement with a felicitation ceremony and financial assistance.
Key facts
- Name
- Rupamani Gorh
- Achievement
- First woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest
- Date of Summit
- May 21, 2026
- Felicitation
- By Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 10 lakh
- Training Period
- 2024-2026
- Number of Climbers
- 14 participants, 11 selected for the expedition
Quotes
Rupamani Gorh
Assamese mountaineer who summited Mount Everest in 2026
“When I undertook my first climb, I had thought I wouldn't pursue this field further because the work is incredibly hard - carrying your own gear and struggling to eat or sleep properly at such high altitudes. I also suffered from severe headaches. I summited on May 21, 2026. The entire journey from India to Nepal took 24 days, but the actual ascent from Base Camp to the summit took 4 days.”
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“The preparation process began in 2024. We completed the basic course in 2024 and the advanced course in 2025…14 girls participated, and all successfully reached the summit… We were called for the Mount Everest expedition in early 2026; we underwent pre‑training for 2 months, and out of the 14, 11 were selected, myself included.”
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