Purnima Shrestha redefines Himalayan history with Sixth Everest Summit

Kathmandu-Purnima Shrestha has once again brought pride to Nepal after successfully summiting Mount Everest for the sixth time on morning of May 20, 2026.The accomplished Nepali mountaineer and photojournalist reached the top of the world during the ongoing spring climbing season, further strengthening her place among Nepal’s most celebrated female climbers. Her latest achievement comes after years of determination, resilience, and groundbreaking success in the Himalayas.

Purnima had already made international headlines after becoming the first woman to climb Everest three times within a single climbing season. With her sixth successful ascent, she continues to inspire aspiring climbers and women across Nepal and beyond.Originally from Arughat, Purnima began her mountaineering journey in 2017 with an expedition to Manaslu. Despite having no formal mountaineering background at the time, she quickly rose to prominence through her passion and courage in high-altitude climbing.Over the years, she has successfully climbed several of the world’s highest and most dangerous mountains, including Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri. She also became one of the first Nepali women to summit both peaks, achievements widely respected in the global mountaineering community.

Beyond mountaineering, Purnima is also known for her work as a photojournalist. Through her photography and storytelling, she has documented life in the Himalayas while promoting Nepal’s mountain heritage to the world.Her sixth Everest ascent has been warmly celebrated by climbers, supporters, and well-wishers nationwide, who view her success as a powerful example of dedication, bravery, and women’s empowerment. With every summit, Purnima Shrestha continues to raise Nepal’s flag higher on the world stage and expand her extraordinary legacy in Himalayan mountaineering.

Along with Purnima Shrestha , a record holding Nepali woman mountaineer among 22 climbers from Satori Adventures today scaled My Everest, as told by  expedition organiser.