Kabita Nepali becomes first Nepali celebrity to complete Everest-Lhotse traverse
Performer and fitness icon Kabita Nepali completes back-to-back ascents of Everest and Lhotse with Elite Exped.
Kabita Nepali, a celebrated dancer, model, and actress who made her film debut in Eklo, has successfully summited both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, according to her expedition organizer, Elite Exped.
The expedition company announced the achievement on social media, stating that Kabita reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 18, followed by Mount Lhotse on May 19. With this back-to-back ascent, Kabita has become the first Nepali celebrity to complete the demanding Everest-Lhotse traverse — a remarkable feat showcasing her grit, strength, and passion.
Previously, Nepali actresses Nisha Adhikari and Diya Pun had also climbed Mount Everest, but Kabita’s completion of the Everest-Lhotse combination sets a new milestone in the mountaineering world for Nepali entertainers.
Kabita was part of an expedition led by record-holding climber Mingma David Sherpa. The team included 39 climbers who reached the summit of Everest on May 18 and 19. Kabita was the only member of the group to continue on and summit Lhotse.
Beyond mountaineering, Kabita is a well-known fitness model, music video performer, and stage artist. She rose to fame after winning the 2018 edition of the international franchise dance reality show Boogie Woogie. She has since appeared in over 50 music videos and has built a strong online presence as a fitness vlogger, with more than 104,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Elite Exped, the company that organized her climb, is founded by legendary mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for his record-breaking high-altitude expeditions.