On Top Of The World: The Indian Everest Saga (1854-2006)

Ever since its discovery as the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest is regarded the ultimate goal of mountaineers from all over the world. In 1953, the maiden ascent of Everst by Tenzing Norgay, along with Edmund Hillary, electrified the entire nation. Twelve years later, the Indian Everest Expedition 1965 set up a world record by putting nine climbers on teh summit, catapulting India to become the fourth nation in the world to climb Everest.
About Author :
Captain Kohli was leader of the first successful Indian expedition to Everst in 1965 that put a record-breaking nine climbers atop the peak. This spectacular success made India dance. To demonstrate the nation's gratitude and appreciation, the Primi Minsiter Gulzarilal Nanda and several Cabinet Ministers received the returning team at the airport. On 8 Sept. 1965, Captain Kohli received the rare honour, of addressing Members of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament in the Central Hall. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi described the fead as one of the six major achivements of India after independence.
Contents :
Foreword by Dr. Manmohan Singh Preface Part-I Discovery and Foreign Expeditions Part-II India Makest It Part III Indian Ascents Galore Epilogue Appendix; Indian Ascents of Everest Index