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What did Arunima do in order to fulfill her ambition of conquering Mount Everest?

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To fulfill her ambition of conquering Mount Everest, Arunima Sinha completed a basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi. She then underwent eighteen months of rigorous training to prepare herself physically and mentally.

She approached Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest, for guidance and mentorship. With Bachendri Pal's support and her own determination, she successfully reached the summit on 21 May 2013 after 52 exhausting days.

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Explanation

The chapter describes Arunima's preparation: 'Arunima Sinha completed a basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi, followed by eighteen months of rigorous training. Arunima approached Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest, to guide her in the endeavour.'

Solution Steps

  1. Completed a basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi

  2. Underwent eighteen months of rigorous training for physical and mental preparation

  3. Approached Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest, for guidance and mentorship

  4. Successfully reached the summit on 21 May 2013 after 52 exhausting days

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