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Arunachal Pradesh’s Kabak Yano Becomes First Woman from State to Successfully Summit Africa’s Highest Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.

National | Dated: 08 Aug 2025

On August 4, 2025, celebrated mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro—the highest peak in Africa—marking a stellar milestone in her ongoing Seven Summits expedition.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Standing at 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is both Africa’s tallest mountain and the tallest free-standing peak globally. Kabak Yano’s successful ascent contributes to her ambitious mission of conquering the Seven Summits—the tallest mountains across all seven continents.
  • - Kabak Yano, originally hailed from Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh, gained nationwide recognition for summiting Mount Everest in May 2024, becoming the fifth woman from her state and the first from the Nyishi community to do so.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The expedition was officially flagged off by Governor Lt. General (Retd) K. T. Parnaik on July 28 from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. Upon hearing of her success, he praised Yano’s grit and her ability to inspire Arunachal Pradesh’s youth, saying “with grit and determination, no summit is beyond reach.
  • (ii) At only 26 years, Yano’s accomplishment resonated beyond mountaineering—it stood as a symbol of courage, perseverance, and empowerment. Her journey continues to inspire adventure seekers and women from the North East to pursue their dreams across daunting terrains.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which woman from Arunachal Pradesh recently became the first from the state to successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak?

Correct Answer: Kabak Yano

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