Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer. In 1984, she became the first Indian woman to climb the summit of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. She was awarded the third highest civilian award in India, Padma Bhushan by the Government of... Wikipedia
Born: 1954 (age 69 years), Uttarkashi, India
Awards: Padma Bhushan
Parents: Shri Kishan Singh Pal and Hansa Devi
Main discipline: Mountaineer
Notable ascents: First Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984
Starting discipline: Instructor – National Adventure Foundation Chief of Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (since 1984)