Bastar girl becomes the first from Chhattisgarh to scale Garhwal Himalayan Peak

Raipur | Friday | 22nd September, 2017

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"Despite coming from a tribal region like Bastar, Naina has managed to carve for herself as a mountaineer," Rana said. Thanks to support from state sports department secretary Sonmoni Borah and senior police officials of Bastar, I could accomplish this task. "Through her accomplishments of India's most famous peaks, she has already given the world a glimpse of her rich talent," Rana added. The 12-member all-women's team was also listed in the Limca Book of World Records. She also took it on her to spread the message of 'Save Himalayas' by cleaning up the garbage littered on Bhagirathi-II by other trekkers.Speaking to TOI over phone from Himachal Pradesh, Naina said, "It took me over 16 days to complete the expedition..