ITBP All-Women Expedition reaches Everest summit in full strength
All 14 members of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police women’s expedition reached the summit of Mount Everest alongside 17 Nepali Sherpa guides, marking one of the season’s most successful large-team ascents.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) All Women Expedition 2026 has successfully placed all its members on the summit of Mount Everest, marking a rare 100% success rate for a large team, according to an announcement from a leading trekking agency on Friday.
Chhang Dawa Sherpa of Kathmandu-based Seven Summit Treks posted on Instagram that the team reached the top of the world’s highest peak from 8:00 am local time onward on May 21.
The expedition was led by team leader Bhanita Timungpi, with climbing leader Anoop Kumar and IFMGA Guide Sonam Chhiring Lama serving as expedition sirdar.
The 14 Indian summiteers, all members of the ITBP, include: Anoop Kumar (climbing leader), Padma Tundup, Kapil Dev, Stanzin Chorol, Disket Chhorol, Dechen Spalzes, Kunzang Lamo, Gnersongmit Lepcha, Ruchi, Prabina Rai, Anju Rani, Tila Sen, Rupamoni Gorh, and Lobsang Choten.
Seventeen Nepali Sherpa guides also reached the summit, led by sirdar Chhiring Sonam Lama (UIAGM guide), along with Pasang Bhote, Jangbu Sherpa, Dawasange Sherpa, Karma Gyalje Sherpa, Pema Thinduk Sherpa, Mingma Dorchi Sherpa, Pimba Nurpu Bhote, Jamling Bhote, Chhedar Bhote, Chhembi Bhote, Nima Sherpa, Pas Dukpa Sherpa, Tenji Sherpa, Phurenje Sherpa, Nima Sherpa, and Chhiring Bhote.
The post noted that Indian climbers now form the third largest nationality on Everest during the 2026 spring season, after China and the United States, with most Indian climbers coming from the country’s security forces.
“This success beautifully reflects the strength and courage of women in high-altitude mountaineering,” the post read.
The expedition also included associate team members Dr Aravind Prasannan and CT-Med Prem Prakash.
