A Border Security Force team completed a double summit of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse within 48 hours [1].
This achievement marks a historic milestone for the force's all-women contingent, demonstrating the endurance and mountaineering capabilities of the unit during a significant anniversary year.
The expedition was led by veteran mountaineer Lovraj Singh Dharamshaktu. The team first reached the summit of Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters, on May 21, 2024 [3]. This ascent took place during the BSF's Diamond Jubilee year, a period used to commemorate the force's history and discipline.
Following the Everest climb, the team transitioned to Mount Lhotse, which has an elevation of 8,516 meters [2]. The group successfully summited Lhotse within 48 hours [1] of their initial achievement on Everest.
The BSF organized the expedition to showcase the force's capacity for high-altitude operations and the physical resilience of its members. By conquering two of the world's highest peaks in such a short timeframe, the team highlighted the specialized training and discipline inherent to the BSF's operational standards.
The dual summit is considered a rare feat in Himalayan mountaineering due to the extreme altitude and the physical toll of descending from one peak only to ascend another immediately. The coordination between the leadership and the all-women contingent served as the primary driver for the success of the mission.
“A Border Security Force team completed a double summit of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse within 48 hours.”
The successful double summit underscores the BSF's strategic focus on enhancing the capabilities of its personnel in extreme environments. By integrating an all-women contingent into such a high-stakes expedition, the force signals a shift toward gender-inclusive operational excellence and high-altitude proficiency, which is critical for border security in the Himalayan range.
