Hey everyone, I am putting down all that has happened in the last two weeks. It’s 0600 am and am huddled in the comforts of my sleeping bag in the base camp after returning from camp 2 6550 mts yesterday. I have had the best sleep in years after many days! I am right now… Continue reading Everest Diaries 4
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Everest Diaries 3
I am so fortunate to be perched up high with my tent at a point where the first rays of sun stream into the warmth of my tent. The glistening snow and particles quietly melt into vapour and water. I can see the kitchen tent as I slowly unzip the flap to witness the awesome… Continue reading Everest Diaries 3
Everest Dairies 2
Update from Sangeeta: 17th April 2018 Puja performed by the Lamas at the Everest base camp for the team to ascend safely higher. On 19th April, our first rotation goes as follows: we make our way up to camp 1 and touch camp 2, and return to base camp.
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