Who is Divya Singh? A 28-year-old teacher and the first Indian woman to cycle to Everest Base Camp

Women are on an upward trajectory, excelling in all walks of life, from boardrooms to sporty and adventurous pursuits.And talking of pushing limits, a woman's grit on two wheels has lit up the Himalayas and social media. Hailing from the streets of Gorakhpur to the thin air of 17,560 feet, her story is all about determination.Divya Singh, a 28-year-old schoolteacher from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has etched her name in adventure lore as the first Indian woman to bike to Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 17,560 feet.Belonging to Banouda village in Sahjanwa Piprauli block, she's the eldest of three daughters, born to farmer Santaraj Singh and teacher Urmila Devi. With no big sponsorships, she self-trained locally before officials at Vikas Bhavan flagged off her epic quest. Starting March 16 from Kathmandu, Divya crushed 10-12 hours daily on brutal Himalayan paths, all the way through Saleri, Surke, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and EBC.She braved -12°C chills, low oxygen, risking altitude sickness, fierce winds, steep inclines, and rocky paths, hoisting her bike on her shoulders when tracks vanished. Coach Uma Singh guided prep, turning raw and relentless efforts into record reality.A viral Instagram video by Uma Singh showed her triumph, with Divya riding a bike and an Indian flag amid icy peaks. She captioned the post, "Congratulations Divya Singh; you have become the first woman of India to reach Everest Base Camp by bicycle. It's a proud moment for our Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India."Social media exploded with cheers. One user wrote, "Congratulations to you. This is why I love women with determination in their eyes. Keep on growing and making history like this." Another said, "This is so inspiring. Thank you for something like this. Such things always motivate."