Bappa Debnath alias Neel of Tripura demonstrated that anything that seems impossible can be made possible with indomitable willpower, single-minded focus, and determination.
Bappa Debnath, a resident of Chandrapur in Tripura, etched his name on Sunday in the annals of history by becoming the first Bengali cyclist and India’s third cyclist to reach the Everest Base Camp. As the news of his awe-inspiring achievement reached State, people applauded Bappa for his stunning achievement.
Bappa, aka Neel is a former student of Agartala Umakanta School and now lives in Kolkata. He had harbored the dream of conquering Everest on two wheels for a long time.
From Everest, Bappa reported, his journey started on May 21, 2024 as he pedaled away from Kolkata on a modest single-gear bicycle. His path was strewn with challenges – from battling extreme weather conditions to navigating treacherous terrains. The ever-present specter of danger loomed large, but Bappa’s unrelenting spirit propelled him forward.
Covering a staggering distance of 2,100 kilometers in his bicycle, Bappa’s expedition took him through diverse landscapes, spanning Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Nepal. His journey took him through Kolkata, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Sonauli, Punjab, Kathmandu, and finally to Namche Bazar before culminating at the Everest Base Camp on Sunday.
Overwhelmed by his triumph, Bappa dedicated this momentous accomplishment to his father, whose unconditional support fueled his journey. His world record and this accomplishment are significant achievements for both India and Tripura.
(Tripura, Tripura News)
