This document provides information about the Indian mountaineer Bachendri Pal. It notes that she was the first Indian woman to summit Mount Everest and lists some of her major achievements which include receiving Padma Shri and Arjuna awards from the Indian government. It also discusses some of the challenges she faced pursuing a career in mountaineering, such as opposition from her family and nearly dying in an avalanche. Her personality is described as determined, optimistic, daring, passionate, and a risk taker with great endurance, strength of will, and leadership abilities.