Everest Shirshe Bangali

• Author: দেবাশিস বিশ্বাস (Debashis Biswas)
• Genre: ভ্রমণ ও অভিযান (Travel & Exploration)
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350401163
• Pages: 140
• Weight: 343 grams

Book Summary:

• Chronicles the historic Everest expedition by two Bengali mountaineers, Basanta Singh Roy and Debashis Biswas, on May 17, 2010.
• Background on Everest:
  • First summited by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953.
  • Over 4,000 climbers have since reached the summit.
• Unique Achievement:
  • This was the first successful Everest expedition from West Bengal that was completely privately funded.
  • Previous attempts over the last two decades had failed.
• More than an Expedition:
  • The book is not just about mountaineering but also a story of self-discovery.
  • The author shares his dream, struggles, and triumphs in overcoming challenges to achieve this impossible feat.
  • Everest becomes a symbol of human perseverance and ambition rather than just a peak to conquer.

About the Author - Debashis Biswas:

• Born: Guwahati, Assam.
• Family:
  • Second of five siblings.
  • His father's transferable job led the family to Krishnanagar.
• Education:
  • Schooling: A.V. High School, Krishnanagar.
  • Graduation: Krishnanagar Government College.
• Professional Life:
  • Worked at Nadia Gramin Bank before joining the Income Tax Department as an Inspector.
• Mountaineering Journey:
  • Began mountaineering in 1995 with the Mountaineers Association of Krishnanagar.
  • His biggest inspiration was his late father, Jitendranath Biswas.
• Personal Life:
  • Residence: Government quarters in Telengabagan, Bidhannagar.
  • Hometown: Paltā, near Barrackpore.
  • Wife: Mukti, who works at Air India, Kolkata Airport.
  • Children: Two sons, Shantanu and Debanshu.