Highlights:
- Taufiq Ahmed Tamal reached the summit of Manasul on 25th September at 4 am.
- He started his journey towards Manasul on 1st September.
- He received the national flag from Nishat Majumder, the first Bangladeshi woman to climb Everest.
- Taufiq has 14 years of experience in trekking and mountaineering.
- Earlier, he became the first Bangladeshi to summit Tharpu Chuli in winter and Bhagirathi-2 (6512m).
- Last year, he also climbed the tough Mount Ama Dablam (6814m).
Reaching the Summit
Bangladeshi mountaineer Taufiq Ahmed Tamal has successfully climbed Manasul, the 8th highest mountain in the world. He reached the summit on Thursday, 25th September, at 4 am.
The Journey Towards Manasul
Bangladeshi Mountaineer Taufiq began his expedition on 1st September with the dream of conquering Manasul. Before starting the journey, he was honored at a special program at the Bangladesh National Literature Centre (World Literature Centre). At the event, Nishat Majumder, the first Bangladeshi woman to climb Mount Everest, handed him the national flag.
The main purpose of this program was to inspire the younger generation about the challenges and opportunities in mountaineering.
Read More: Israeli Officer Killed During Gaza Occupation Operation
Long Mountaineering Experience
Bangladeshi Mountaineer Taufiq has been active in trekking and mountaineering for 14 years across different countries. He also completed both basic and advanced mountaineering training at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in India.
Earlier, he successfully climbed seven peaks of 5000–6000 meters and two peaks over 6500 meters. His notable achievements include:
- First Bangladeshi to summit Tharpu Chuli in winter.
- First Bangladeshi to climb Bhagirathi-2 (6512m).
- In 2024, he climbed one of the toughest peaks, Mount Ama Dablam (6814m).
About Manasul
Manasul, the world’s 8th highest peak, stands at 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal range of the Nepalese Himalayas in west-central Nepal.
The name Manasul comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Manasa’, which means ‘soul’ or ‘intellect’. That is why it is often called the “Mountain of the Spirit.”
The first successful ascent of Manasul was on 9th May 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, who were part of a Japanese expedition team. After that, for the next 15 years, no one could reach its summit until another Japanese team did in 1971. Later, in 1997, American climbers also succeeded in climbing it.
Although Manasul is ranked 8th in height, it is considered the 4th most dangerous mountain in the world due to its tough and deadly conditions.
Source: Jamuna TV
