Mountaineer Aritra Roy today begins the final and most challenging leg of his ambitious expedition, trekking from Phaplu to Everest Base Camp, with the ultimate goal of reaching the summit of Mount Everest. This follows the completion of the cycling phase of his extraordinary journey.
Assam Rifles has extended its best wishes to Aritra Roy for his success and has reaffirmed its unwavering moral and administrative support for his endeavor.
Aritra Roy’s expedition has garnered widespread admiration and support across the nation. His remarkable feat of cycling over 1280 km from Agartala to Phaplu demonstrated exceptional physical endurance and unwavering personal commitment. Roy’s mission transcends the pursuit of personal achievement; it embodies a profound desire to inspire young people throughout India to embrace fitness, adventure, and environmental awareness.
Roy’s journey now transitions from the roads to the demanding and rugged terrain of the Nepalese Himalayas. The upcoming climb presents a formidable challenge, requiring immense physical and mental fortitude. Aritra carries with him the hopes and aspirations of Tripura and the collective determination of the Northeast region. His ultimate objective is to become the first person from Tripura to successfully summit Mount Everest and to complete this unprecedented expedition by participating in the Everest Marathon.
