Two mountaineers from Bengal climb Mt Lohtse for first time

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 3:44 AM IST

The two mountaineers, Dipankar Ghosh representing Angan Chaariye, Serampore and Rajib Bhattacharyya from Beas Mountaineering Club, Sodepur accompanied by two sherpas, Karma and Mga Tashi reached the summit at 7:15 am, their clubs stated in a release.

The team which reached the base camp on April 14, had to overcome severe windy conditions and made Camp 3 on May 23 after several attempts.

They reached the summit camp yesterday.

  

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