Lt Col Deepika Rathore: First Rajasthan Woman to Scale Mount Everest Twice Shares Journey of Grit

JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN — March 15, 2026 — In a powerful tribute to female empowerment and physical endurance, the inspiring journey of Lt Col Deepika Rathore is being showcased as a hallmark of Nari Shakti.

As the first woman from Rajasthan to successfully summit Mount Everest twice, Lt Col Rathore’s mountaineering achievements extend across the globe, including scaling the highest peaks of three continents: Mount Elbrus in Europe, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and Mount Aconcagua in South America. Her story, defined by relentless grit and the breaking of traditional barriers, is now being featured in the latest episode of the Raksha Sutra podcast titled “The Summit of Grit: A Story of Courage, Endurance & Breaking Barriers.”

This celebratory feature highlights her role as a trailblazer in the Indian Army and an icon of resilience, encouraging a new generation of adventurers to pursue their most ambitious dreams with unwavering confidence.