HISAR: Reena Bhatti , India’s fastest Everest-Lhotse women climber and a daughter of a tractor mechanic from a humble rural background, who has made several consecutive national records, is now appealing to the government for proper recognition and benefits.
Popularly known as "Himputri," Reena hails from Balak Village of Barwala town in Haryana’s Hisar district has created history by scaling more than 20 peaks including world’s highest in just 5 years, setting a new national record . After achieving world-level accomplishments, she is now requesting the government’s attention and support.
Sharing her story, Reena Bhatti said, "Girls not only dream, but they also have the courage to fulfil those dreams. I have made many national records consecutively and brought pride to India. I completed the Everest-Lhotse expedition in record time – scaling Mount Everest (the world’s highest peak) and Mount Lhotse (the world’s fourth-highest peak) in just 20.5 hours, becoming the fastest Indian female mountaineer ,” she added.
“Representing the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign i became the first Indian woman to scale Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak (West – 5642 meters, and East – 5621 meters) from both sides in 24 hours on August 15, 2022, and hoisted the tricolour. Furthermore, I became the first Indian woman to climb the Snow Leopard Peak – Peak Lenin (7134 meters / 23,406 feet) in Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, “I became the first woman from the state to conquer the two highest peaks, Mount Kang Yatse (6270 meters, 20570 feet) and Mount Dzo Jongo (West face) (6240 meters), in 70 hours, hoisting the Indian flag atop both. I am also the first woman from the state to climb Mount Ama Dablam (6812 meters / 22349 feet), the most technical peak in the world located in Nepal, within just 5 days, hoisting the Indian flag,” she asserted.
Moreover, I have also participated in the Depression Against Running event—joining the world’s longest relay race, and I achieved recognition in the Oxford Book of World Records for completing 10,000 push-ups.
Urging Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini by writing a letter and making a tweet on X tagging sports minister and others “Reena Bhatti who has completed her study in master in computer science said that I faced many challenges while attempting to summit Mount Everest. When I first began Everest mission in 2023, I had to turn back just 50 meters from the top due to technical difficulties and severe weather. That moment felt nothing short of a nightmare for me. The incident deeply shook me, but with the support of my family and society, I found the strength to try again. In May 2024, I successfully summited both Everest and Lhotse back-to-back, setting a new national record within 20.5 hours and became the India’s fastest female mountaineer. During this journey, I also achieved the incredible feat of climbing more than 20 peaks, which in itself stands as a national record—especially significant coming from a young woman,” she said.
“Therefore, I humbly request that, in light of my achievements, I be granted an A-grade government job and financial assistance. After scaling more than 20 peaks, including setting the record as the fastest Indian woman to climb Everest, I believe I’ve made my state proud. Just as you have been making progressive decisions for the welfare of daughters across the state, I am hopeful that you will also recognize and support my contributions and accomplishments,” she urged.
“Climbing Everest taught me that dreams do not see gender but they see courage. If the determination is strong, any dream, including conquering Everest, can be achieved. The passion is higher than the mountains, and girls have proven this. There are no limits to our heights as we will achieve whatever we desire. Whatever we decide, we make it happen because destinations are determined by courage, not gender,” she added.
"I have endured numerous challenges, including economic, physical, mental, social, and natural obstacles, to hoist the national flag on the world’s highest peak. In rural areas, for girls to engage in such adventurous activities is a big step. Due to traditional thinking, social norms, and gender biases, girls often do not receive the support they deserve. In our country, many girls excel in sports, education, science, and adventurous activities, but when it comes to respect and recognition, they are often overlooked. The government must recognize these brave accomplishments and provide the recognition that these girls truly deserve, she maintained.
If we properly recognize and honor this inspiration, more girls in our society will be encouraged to follow their dreams. Even after conquering Everest, these girls do not receive the same level of support from society and government. It’s time for us to understand that any great achievement by a girl can change the direction and mindset of society, and this change is the responsibility of not just girls but the entire society and the government, she said.
Looking at my records, I request support so that the other daughters of the state also get the message that a girl with the will to move forward finds the government standing by her side. Several other mountaineers have been supported by the government through job opportunities, boosting their morale. I too seek recognition of my struggles from the government. Climbing the world’s highest peak is an extremely risky task where one’s life could be at stake. Unlike other sports, it carries a higher level of danger. Therefore, the government should view the achievements in this field with the same perspective as they do for other sports and provide the appropriate recognition.
Popularly known as "Himputri," Reena hails from Balak Village of Barwala town in Haryana’s Hisar district has created history by scaling more than 20 peaks including world’s highest in just 5 years, setting a new national record . After achieving world-level accomplishments, she is now requesting the government’s attention and support.
Sharing her story, Reena Bhatti said, "Girls not only dream, but they also have the courage to fulfil those dreams. I have made many national records consecutively and brought pride to India. I completed the Everest-Lhotse expedition in record time – scaling Mount Everest (the world’s highest peak) and Mount Lhotse (the world’s fourth-highest peak) in just 20.5 hours, becoming the fastest Indian female mountaineer ,” she added.
“Representing the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign i became the first Indian woman to scale Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak (West – 5642 meters, and East – 5621 meters) from both sides in 24 hours on August 15, 2022, and hoisted the tricolour. Furthermore, I became the first Indian woman to climb the Snow Leopard Peak – Peak Lenin (7134 meters / 23,406 feet) in Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, “I became the first woman from the state to conquer the two highest peaks, Mount Kang Yatse (6270 meters, 20570 feet) and Mount Dzo Jongo (West face) (6240 meters), in 70 hours, hoisting the Indian flag atop both. I am also the first woman from the state to climb Mount Ama Dablam (6812 meters / 22349 feet), the most technical peak in the world located in Nepal, within just 5 days, hoisting the Indian flag,” she asserted.
Moreover, I have also participated in the Depression Against Running event—joining the world’s longest relay race, and I achieved recognition in the Oxford Book of World Records for completing 10,000 push-ups.
Urging Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini by writing a letter and making a tweet on X tagging sports minister and others “Reena Bhatti who has completed her study in master in computer science said that I faced many challenges while attempting to summit Mount Everest. When I first began Everest mission in 2023, I had to turn back just 50 meters from the top due to technical difficulties and severe weather. That moment felt nothing short of a nightmare for me. The incident deeply shook me, but with the support of my family and society, I found the strength to try again. In May 2024, I successfully summited both Everest and Lhotse back-to-back, setting a new national record within 20.5 hours and became the India’s fastest female mountaineer. During this journey, I also achieved the incredible feat of climbing more than 20 peaks, which in itself stands as a national record—especially significant coming from a young woman,” she said.
“Therefore, I humbly request that, in light of my achievements, I be granted an A-grade government job and financial assistance. After scaling more than 20 peaks, including setting the record as the fastest Indian woman to climb Everest, I believe I’ve made my state proud. Just as you have been making progressive decisions for the welfare of daughters across the state, I am hopeful that you will also recognize and support my contributions and accomplishments,” she urged.
“Climbing Everest taught me that dreams do not see gender but they see courage. If the determination is strong, any dream, including conquering Everest, can be achieved. The passion is higher than the mountains, and girls have proven this. There are no limits to our heights as we will achieve whatever we desire. Whatever we decide, we make it happen because destinations are determined by courage, not gender,” she added.
"I have endured numerous challenges, including economic, physical, mental, social, and natural obstacles, to hoist the national flag on the world’s highest peak. In rural areas, for girls to engage in such adventurous activities is a big step. Due to traditional thinking, social norms, and gender biases, girls often do not receive the support they deserve. In our country, many girls excel in sports, education, science, and adventurous activities, but when it comes to respect and recognition, they are often overlooked. The government must recognize these brave accomplishments and provide the recognition that these girls truly deserve, she maintained.
If we properly recognize and honor this inspiration, more girls in our society will be encouraged to follow their dreams. Even after conquering Everest, these girls do not receive the same level of support from society and government. It’s time for us to understand that any great achievement by a girl can change the direction and mindset of society, and this change is the responsibility of not just girls but the entire society and the government, she said.
Looking at my records, I request support so that the other daughters of the state also get the message that a girl with the will to move forward finds the government standing by her side. Several other mountaineers have been supported by the government through job opportunities, boosting their morale. I too seek recognition of my struggles from the government. Climbing the world’s highest peak is an extremely risky task where one’s life could be at stake. Unlike other sports, it carries a higher level of danger. Therefore, the government should view the achievements in this field with the same perspective as they do for other sports and provide the appropriate recognition.
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