- Divya Singh has become the first Indian woman to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp by bicycle.
- She is also the second woman in the world to achieve this feat.
- The 28-year-old Divya works as a teacher in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Her journey began in Kathmandu. She completed this expedition in 14 days.
- The Base Camp is situated at an altitude of approximately 17,560 feet.
- She braved biting cold, where temperatures plummeted to as low as -12 degrees Celsius.
- A scarcity of oxygen and strong winds further compounded her challenges. She cycled for 10 to 12 hours daily.
- The route involved steep ascents and the rugged terrain of the mountains.
- Her path passed through Salleri, Surke, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep.
- After this extremely arduous journey, she finally reached the Everest Base Camp.
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