On top of the world: At 16, Nisha Sasikumar Becomes Youngest Woman to Scale Everest From South Side
India s mountaineering story has found a fearless new hero Sixteen-year-old Nisha Sasikumar from Chennai Tamil Nadu has scripted history by becoming the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest from the South Side route which is one of the most dangerous and physically demanding paths to the world s highest peak The young climber successfully reached the -metre summit during this year s Everest climbing season and is currently descending safely from the South Summit Her achievement has sparked celebrations across India s adventure and sports communities with many hailing her determination grit and extraordinary courage at such a young age According to expedition organisers Elite Exped Nisha s climb stands out not just because of her age but because of the route she conquered The Nepal or South Side route to Everest is infamous for its unpredictable weather thin oxygen levels and the terrifying Khumbu Icefall a constantly shifting
