Bachendri Pal To Lead 10-Women Crew To 4,500-Km Himalayan Expedition

Indian mountaineer Bachendri Pal, along with a 10-member all-women team, is set to go on a five-month long Himalayan expedition in May. Jointly organized by Tata Steel Adventure Foundation and the Sports Ministry, the expedition will start from mountain passes of Arunachal Pradesh. Covering 4,500-kilometres across 40 mountain passes, the team will conclude the expedition in Karakoram Range. Launched under the FIT India banner, the contingent will include retired professionals and homemakers aged above 50.