How Kabita Nepali Conquered Mount Everest: A Detailed Guide

 

From the Stage to the Summit: How Kabita Nepali Danced Her Way to the Top of the World

Kabita Nepali has always moved with a purpose. From the graceful turns of a dancer on stage to the rhythmic steps of a mountaineer on the world's highest peak, her journey is a powerful story of passion, grit, and breaking boundaries. On May 18, 2025, Kabita made history, becoming the first Nepali celebrity to summit Mount Everest, a feat she followed up just hours later with an ascent of Mount Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain. This is her story, a tale destined to go viral.

The Dream: A Leap of Faith from Spotlight to Summit

Kabita was already a star in Nepal, known for winning the reality show Boogie Woogie and a flourishing career in film and music videos. But beneath the glamour, she harbored a different dream—one that reached far beyond the stage lights. Inspired by other trailblazing Nepali women, she saw the mountains not just as a backdrop for a picture, but as the next stage for her ambition. Her decision to climb Everest wasn't a whim; it was a testament to her athletic discipline as a dancer and fitness model.

Her climb was meticulously planned and organized by Elite Exped, the world-class expedition company founded by the legendary climber Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja. This partnership was key, providing her with the expert guidance and support needed to tackle the world's most dangerous mountain.

Planning & Preparation: The Makings of a Mountaineer

Kabita's journey to Everest was a multi-month commitment that demanded extreme physical and mental conditioning. She didn't just show up at Base Camp; she trained relentlessly.

• Intensive Physical Training: For months, she balanced her professional dance commitments with an intensive workout regimen. This included endurance training, strength building, and high-altitude conditioning to prepare her body for the immense physical toll of the climb.

• Balancing Two Worlds: She juggled film promotions and dance performances while dedicating herself to her mountaineering preparation, showcasing her incredible time management and single-minded focus.

• Expert Guidance: Under the guidance of Mingma David Sherpa and the Elite Exped team, she learned the technical skills required for high-altitude climbing, from navigating the treacherous Khumbu Icefall to using oxygen and climbing gear correctly.

The Cost of a Dream: How a Celebrity's Expedition Is Funded

Climbing Everest is an expensive endeavor. For Kabita, her success was supported by a strong network of sponsors who believed in her vision. The total cost of an expedition like hers can easily range from $40,000 to over $100,000 USD, covering a variety of essential services:

• Permit and Government Fees: The official permits from the Nepali government are a significant expense.

• Logistics: Costs for domestic flights to Lukla, porters, and yaks for gear transport to Base Camp.

• High-Altitude Support: The largest portion of the cost covers highly skilled Sherpa guides, supplemental oxygen bottles, high-altitude gear, and fixed rope fees.

• Expedition Services: This includes tents, food, medical support, and communication services throughout the 6-8 week expedition.

Kabita's impressive list of sponsors, including Mahindra Nepal and RedBull Nepal, not only funded her climb but also magnified the story, making it a national event.

The Climb Itself: Time, Summit, and a Double Feat

The expedition took approximately 6-8 weeks in total, including time for acclimatization. The final ascent to the summit is the most physically demanding part.

• Time to the Top: Kabita reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 18, 2025. The final push from the last high-altitude camp to the summit typically takes around 12-18 hours.

• Time on the Summit: The time spent on the summit is brief—usually just 10-20 minutes. This is due to the extreme cold, lack of oxygen, and the need to descend safely.

• A Historic "Double Summit": What made Kabita’s achievement truly remarkable was her descent from Everest and immediate preparation to climb Lhotse, which shares a camp with Everest. She summited Lhotse just one day later on May 19, an extraordinary back-to-back feat rarely attempted by even professional mountaineers.

What She Did at the Top

At 8,848 meters, with the wind howling and the view stretching to the horizon, Kabita’s actions were captured for posterity. She took a moment to savor the achievement, taking photos and video to share with her millions of followers. More than that, she carried a message of hope and inspiration, proving that with dedication, a woman can thrive in any field she chooses.

Her powerful quote from the summit perfectly summarizes her journey: “This journey wasn’t just about summits. This is for the dreamers, the doers, and those daring to rise above limits. I didn’t conquer it, I became more because of it.”

This is the kind of powerful message that resonates on social media, making her not just a celebrity, but a national hero and an international inspiration.