Andhra Pradesh Mountaineer Conquers Cho Oyu, Setting a New Benchmark in Indian Mountaineering
Bharath Thammineni, a 36-year-old mountaineer from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to climb nine of the world’s fourteen 8,000-metre peaks. His latest achievement came on October 14, when he successfully summited Cho Oyu (8,188 metres) — the sixth-highest mountain in the world — at 6:55 a.m. (China time). This remarkable feat marks a defining moment in India’s mountaineering journey.
As the Founder of Boots & Crampons, one of India’s premier mountaineering organisations, Thammineni completed the Cho Oyu expedition through a self-supported climb, with base camp assistance from Nepal-based Climbalaya. With this successful ascent, he has joined the league of elite global climbers who have conquered multiple “eight-thousanders” — mountains towering above 8,000 metres.
Expressing his emotions after the summit, Thammineni said,
“This climb is not just a personal victory — it’s a salute to every Indian mountaineer who dreams of standing atop the world. I dedicate this achievement to my family, my friends, my team at Boots & Crampons, and to the spirit of India that continues to inspire me on every climb.”
Over the past decade, Thammineni has earned recognition not only as a fearless climber but also as a mentor and expedition leader. Under his leadership, the Everest 2025 Expedition achieved several groundbreaking milestones — including Angmo’s record as the world’s first blind woman to summit Mount Everest and Karthikey’s accomplishment as the youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits challenge.
Bharath Thammineni’s Climb Through the World’s 8,000-Metre Giants
- Mount Everest (8,848 m) – May 2017
- Manaslu (8,163 m) – September 2018
- Lhotse (8,516 m) – May 2019
- Annapurna I (8,091 m) – March 2022
- Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) – April 2022
- Makalu (8,485 m) – May 2023
- Shishapangma (8,027 m) – October 2024
- Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) – April 2025
- Cho Oyu (8,188 m) – October 2025
With these nine awe-inspiring summits, Bharath Thammineni has redefined the limits of Indian mountaineering. His extraordinary journey — built on perseverance, discipline, and unyielding spirit — showcases India’s growing presence on the world’s tallest peaks.
Thammineni’s accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring adventurers across the nation, proving that with vision, endurance, and the will to conquer, even the highest summits can be claimed in the name of the tricolour.
