Reena Bhatti
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Main discipline | Mountaineer |
| Born | 1989[1] Hisar district, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Career | |
| Notable ascents | fastest Indian woman to climb Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse |
Reena Bhatti, also known as Himputri, is an Indian mountaineer from Haryana, India.[1][2][3] She is known for summiting multiple high-altitude peaks, including Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, which she reportedly climbed within a span of 20.5 hours in May 2024.[4][5] Bhatti has participated in over 20 mountaineering expeditions across the Himalayas, Central Asia, and Europe since 2019.[6][7]
Early life and education
[edit]Bhatti was born in Balak village in Barwala tehsil of Hisar district, Haryana.[8] Born into a modest family, Bhatti is the daughter of a tractor mechanic.[8] She earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree in 2017 and worked in the private sector before beginning her mountaineering career.[1]
Career
[edit]Bhatti began mountaineering in 2019 and has participated in expeditions in India and internationally, climbing peaks with different altitudes and technical requirements.[9]
Notable expeditions
[edit]- Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse (2024): In May 2024, Bhatti summited Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) and Mount Lhotse (8,516 m) within a span of 20.5 hours, reportedly becoming the fastest Indian woman to climb both peaks.[10][1] This was her second attempt, following an earlier expedition in 2023 that ended short of the summit due to technical challenges.[11]
- Mount Elbrus (2022): In August 2022, Bhatti climbed both the western (5,642 m) and eastern (5,621 m) summits of Mount Elbrus in Russia within a 24-hour period.[12] She undertook this climb in association with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.[8]
- Lenin Peak (2022): Bhatti summited Lenin Peak (7,134 m) in Kyrgyzstan in 2022.[13]
- Ama Dablam (2023): Bhatti summited Ama Dablam (6,812 m) in Nepal in 2023.[14]
- Mount Kang Yatse and Mount Dzo Jongo (2022): In Ladakh, Bhatti climbed Mount Kang Yatse (6,270 m) and Mount Dzo Jongo (6,240 m) in a single expedition lasting approximately 70 hours.[13]
In 2022, Bhatti participated in the "Depression Against Running" relay, described as one of the longest relay races held in India.[3]
Award and recognition
[edit]- Sir Chhotu Ram Memorial Bharat Gaurav Award (2024): Bhatti received this award in November 2024 in recognition of her achievements in mountaineering.[15]
Public appeals
[edit]In 2025, Bhatti publicly appealed to the Government of Haryana for recognition of her accomplishments, requesting employment and financial assistance similar to that extended to athletes from other sports disciplines.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Siwach, Sukhbir (2025-04-18). "Now, woman mountaineer seeks govt job, financial aid after Haryana offered Rs 4 crore to Vinesh Phogat". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Hindu, The (2025-04-17). "Haryana mountaineer seeks better job, higher cash reward". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ a b "Hisar woman mountaineer seeks job from govt". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "हरियाणा की रीना स्नो लेपर्ड मिशन पर: 7000 मीटर से ऊंची 5 चोटियों की चढ़ाई पर मिलती है उपाधि, पहली बाधा पार - Hisar News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2024-08-04. Archived from the original on 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "रीना भट्टी ने 20.5 घंटे में 2 चोटियों को किया फतह". Dainik Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "PHOTOS: हरियाणा की बेटी ने 15 अगस्त को माउंट एल्ब्रुस पर फहराया तिरंगा, -20 डिग्री से कम था तापमान". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "24 घंटे में माउंट एल्ब्रुस फतह करने का दावा, ऐसा करने वाली देश की पहली महिला बनीं हिसार की रीना भट्टी - Reena Bhatti of Hisar became first woman in country to scale Mount Elbrus in 24 hours jagran special". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ a b c d "Despite scaling 20 summits, Reena awaits govt recognition". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Haryana News: हिसार की बेटी रीना भट्टी ने देश का नाम किया बुलंद, आमा डब्लम की चोटी की फतेह | News in Hindi". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "रीना ने माउंट एवरेस्ट, माउंट ल्होत्से चोटी को 20.50 घंटे में किया फतह". Bhaskar. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "माउंट एवरेस्ट सहित 23 चोटियां की फतेह, अब नौकरी की आस... मैकेनिक की बेटी ने हरियाणा के CM से लगाई गुहार". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Independence Day: हरियाणा की बेटी ने माउंट एल्ब्रुस पर फहराया तिरंगा, -20 डिग्री से कम था तापमान". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ a b "Despite record 23 summits, Reena Bhatti still awaits recognition from Haryana government". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Hisar News: पर्वतारोही रीना भट्टी ने अमा डबलम चोटी को फतह किया". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Haryana News : पर्वतारोही रीना भट्टी को मिला सर छोटूराम मेमोरियल भारत गौरव अवार्ड". Www.dainiktribuneonline.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.