Gorakhpur’s Divya Singh Cycles to Everest Base Camp, Creates History
In an inspiring achievement, Divya Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp by bicycle and hoist the national flag at an altitude of 17,560 feet.
This remarkable feat has placed Divya among a rare group of adventurers, as she also becomes the second woman globally to achieve this milestone. Her journey has brought attention to extreme cycling expeditions and women’s achievements in adventure sports.
Cycling at such high altitudes is not only physically demanding but also mentally challenging, making her achievement even more extraordinary.
This demanding route tested her endurance and determination at every stage before she finally reached Mount Everest Base Camp.
"Ever since I got to know about Mount Everest, I have wanted to see it in person. About one and a half years ago, I went trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp and got to know that no woman has ever reached there by bicycle, and it occurred to me that I should try this," she said.
This realization became the driving force behind her historic expedition.
"It was not easy; there were difficulties. When you reach high altitude, the entire environment changes. Your body reacts differently. You experience motion sickness, lack of oxygen, fast heartbeat and other environmental challenges," said Divya.
Her ability to push through these conditions highlights the level of preparation and determination required for such an expedition.
Taking this as a challenge, Divya committed herself to intense training. She worked on building endurance and preparing her body for extreme conditions, which ultimately helped her achieve this milestone.
Her father, Santraj Singh, is a farmer, while her mother, Urmila Singh, is a government school teacher. Her background makes her achievement even more inspiring for aspiring athletes across India.
This remarkable feat has placed Divya among a rare group of adventurers, as she also becomes the second woman globally to achieve this milestone. Her journey has brought attention to extreme cycling expeditions and women’s achievements in adventure sports.
Historic Journey Completed in Extreme Conditions
On March 24, 2026, Divya successfully reached the base camp of Mount Everest, facing extremely harsh weather conditions. At the time of her arrival, the temperature at Everest Base Camp was recorded at -12 degrees Celsius.Cycling at such high altitudes is not only physically demanding but also mentally challenging, making her achievement even more extraordinary.
14-Day Cycling Expedition Through Tough Terrain
Divya’s cycling expedition began on March 16, 2026, from Kathmandu. Over the course of 14 days, she travelled through multiple challenging locations including Salleri, Surkhe, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, Deboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep.This demanding route tested her endurance and determination at every stage before she finally reached Mount Everest Base Camp.
Inspiration Behind the Mission
Speaking to ANI, Divya revealed what motivated her to take on this challenge. During a previous trek to Everest Base Camp about a year and a half ago, she discovered that no Indian woman had ever completed the journey by bicycle."Ever since I got to know about Mount Everest, I have wanted to see it in person. About one and a half years ago, I went trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp and got to know that no woman has ever reached there by bicycle, and it occurred to me that I should try this," she said.
This realization became the driving force behind her historic expedition.
Battling High-Altitude Challenges
Divya also spoke about the intense physical difficulties she faced during the journey. High-altitude conditions brought several health challenges that tested her resilience."It was not easy; there were difficulties. When you reach high altitude, the entire environment changes. Your body reacts differently. You experience motion sickness, lack of oxygen, fast heartbeat and other environmental challenges," said Divya.
Her ability to push through these conditions highlights the level of preparation and determination required for such an expedition.
Training and Support Behind the Success
Divya’s mentor, Kumar Singh, emphasised that while many people have reached Everest Base Camp, no Indian woman had done so on a bicycle before.Taking this as a challenge, Divya committed herself to intense training. She worked on building endurance and preparing her body for extreme conditions, which ultimately helped her achieve this milestone.
Roots in Gorakhpur
Divya Singh hails from Banauda village in the Piprauli Block of Gorakhpur district. Her journey from a small village to achieving a global milestone has inspired many.Her father, Santraj Singh, is a farmer, while her mother, Urmila Singh, is a government school teacher. Her background makes her achievement even more inspiring for aspiring athletes across India.
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