Sangeeta S Bahl

Everest Diaries 1

Hi folks, I have been waking up every single day with an added bounce in my step. On 3rd April, I set out to chart a new territory on my trail from Namache bazaar to Doley. I remember telling my husband this and he said “very Funny” as we Punjabis call upper-arm muscles “Doley Sholey”.

Journey to the top Mount Everest 2018

If you ask me how was I feeling when I left India to travel the flight to Kathmandu, my answer would be “completely composed”. What do you mean? You are going to Mount Everest and you are calm and composed? Yes! My state of mind was exactly that. I left on 28th morning in a… Continue reading Journey to the top Mount Everest 2018

From Kathmandu to Lukla and more

Sangeeta left Kathmandu on 30th March for Lukla Meeting the Sherpa Team Arrived in Lukla after a very bumpy landing Trek from Lukla to Phakding Trek from Phakding to Namache took 8 hours and a bit of rain Acclimatising day on 1st April in Namache Snowing in Namache. Altitude 3450mts Stay tuned for more updates from… Continue reading From Kathmandu to Lukla and more

The Journey Begins.. again

Sangeeta left Delhi on 28th March, 2018. She arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, and was welcomed by the Sherpa team. After a thorough gear check, went for Nepalese dinner and cultural show. It was soon time to get ready to call it a day! Stay tuned for more updates on Sangeeta’s journey to summit the Sagarmatha..

2017 Sagarmatha Recap

Below is a timeline of Sangeeta’s first attempt to summit Mt.Everest. She had to be evacuated due to bad health on 22nd May 2017. However, she’s back on her quest to conquer Sagarmatha this year – 2018 – and is leaving for Nepal on 28th March 2018. Follow her journey on our website. 2nd April… Continue reading 2017 Sagarmatha Recap

“Log Kya Kahengey” or what do people think !has never bothered me

Sometimes when I look back at my life, I value each moment I have pushed harder, even though it has been tough. During my 20s, I chanced upon a book “Tough Times don’t last but tough people do” by Robert Schuller and that made a lasting impression in my life. I have since presented this… Continue reading “Log Kya Kahengey” or what do people think !has never bothered me

My Journey to Conquer Mt. Everest – Part 1

It seems like ages that I wrote in detail. I have been updating regularly on social media but now came back here to Namache, my last spot where I left off. This time I am down here, a month after I went up higher and higher upto 7000mts camp 3 to 3450mts to recover from… Continue reading My Journey to Conquer Mt. Everest – Part 1

Magical Journey to Mount Everest 2017 Begins 4th April 2017

When you are excited , you can hardly sleep and that’s what happened the night prior to my leaving for Kathmandu, on 3rd night. And just when I was settling in and getting around to sleeping, the hotel’s phone ring woke me up from my reverie and that was the wake up call. Oh! Bramhm Mahurat… Continue reading Magical Journey to Mount Everest 2017 Begins 4th April 2017

Good will, Wishes and blessings

The last week of March was spent tying up loose ends and balancing work, family, and social commitments. Packing for this expedition has taken months of preparation, and all little things had to be put in place ranging from ordering Everest gear and leaving nothing to chance. Family is my biggest strength and I have… Continue reading Good will, Wishes and blessings