Agartala, Mar 20. Agartala-based mountaineer Prananta Deb on Friday announced his Mount Everest Expedition 2026 at a press meet held at the Agartala Press Club, outlining an ambitious plan that includes an oxygen-free summit attempt.
The expedition is scheduled from April 1 to May 31, 2026, during which Deb will undertake acclimatization and attempt the final summit push on Mount Everest.
A key highlight of the expedition is his plan to climb without supplemental oxygen, considered one of the most challenging and high-risk feats in high-altitude mountaineering, demanding exceptional physical endurance and mental strength.
Deb also unveiled his long-term mission, “The Final Altitude,” which aims to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres within one year. If achieved, it would be a first-of-its-kind accomplishment from India.
He, however, pointed out significant geopolitical challenges, noting that five of these peaks are located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), making the mission subject to permissions from Pakistani authorities.
Addressing the press, Deb described the expedition as his lifelong dream and said he aims to represent Tripura and the Northeast at the international level through this endeavour.
He also sought financial and logistical support from organisations and institutions to carry forward the expedition.
Among those present at the press meet were Khukan Paul, president of the Tripura Sport Climbing Association, along with general secretary Bimal Sutradhar, cashier Snehangshu Dhar and member Ashit Debnath. Abhijit Chakraborty, founder of Agartala Empathy Foundation, and co-founder Debabrata Chowdhury were also present.
Media persons and attendees welcomed the initiative, describing it as a proud moment for Tripura.
