Vamini holds a Limca book of Record for riding the longest distance in a foreign country (Women). She was the only civilian woman in the batch to scale Siachen Glacier (Kumar Post) in 2016 and is also a podium finisher for some of the toughest mountain biking races in the World.
Like so many women today, she too wishes to break the stereotype that makes women seem weak. She is aspiring to scale all the highest peaks in the 7 continents. This will also inspire more women out there to believe in themselves and follow their inner passion.
• Attempted Mt Everest 8848 mts in Asia (2019) – made it till 8300 meters
• Summitted Mt Yunam India (2024) 6111 meters
• Summitted Mt Kenya – Highest peak in Kenya ( 2025) 5199 meters
• Summitted Highest peak in South East Asia Mt Kinabalu ( 2024 )
• Summitted Fansipan : highest peak in Vietnam (2023)
• Certified Skier (2021) Certified Pilot – Paragliding (2023)
• Submitted Mt Agung in Indonesia (2022)
• Summited Mt Aconcagua 6962 mts in Argentina (2019)
• Summited Mt Mera 6467 mts in Nepal ( 2018 )
• Summited Mt Kilimanjaro 5895 mts in Africa (2018),
• Summited Mt Elbrus 5642 mts in Russia (2018)
• Certified Mountaineer from Nehru Institute of mountaineering (2017)
• Summited Mt. Kanamo 5964 mts in India (2017)
• Siachen Civilian Trek with the Indian Army (2016)
• Limca record holder for cycling the longest distance in a foreign country -women category 2015
• Podium Finish (First Position) – MTB National championship Pune – women Open solo (2015)
• Shortlisted by Times Passion Trails and cycled from Manali to Leh (2014)
• Participated in MTB Himalaya – 7 day mountain biking race in Shimla ( also World’s third toughest race) – ( 2013)
• Back to back Podium finish in MTB Shimla mountain bike race – 2012, 2013
• Podium finish Firefox Firestorm Mountain Biking Race – 2011, 2015
• Winner of Runner and Living XT trail run (women), half marathon (women) – 2011, 2012
• Winner of Uthaan Interstate Womens Car Rally 2012
• Completed treks in Indian Himalayas – Goechala ( Sikkim), Roopkund ( Uttrakhand) , Chadar
Below are some links about her profile and some media coverage received so far.
Vamini Sethi: Everest – Beyond the Glory | TED Talk
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/meet-the-mumbaikar-whos-scaling-the-top-7-summits-around-the-world/articleshow/66280890.cms
Beyond Limits: Unstoppable Vamini Sethi’s Tale of Resilience and Triumph
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/it-was-one-of-the-toughest-climbs-of-our-lives/articleshow/68217894.cms
Vamini Sethi, who’s on a mission to conquer the world’s highest peaks, says her climbs have made for invaluable life lessons (hindustantimes.com)
https://www.herzindagi.com/inspiration/mountaineer-vamini-sethi-limca-record-holder-on-her-way-to-scale-seven-summits-article-88461
https://yourstory.com/2017/01/vamini-sethi-siachen-glacier/
https://yourstory.com/2017/06/theres-wheel-theres-way-vamini-sethi/
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/this-courageous-story-of-gurgaon-banker-vamini-sethi-is-going-to-inspire-every-woman-out-there-234225.html
https://www.femina.in/achievers/vamini-sethi-on-breaking-biking-records-65106.html
https://sheroes.com/articles/dreams-don-t-work-out-on-their-own-until-we-make-them-come-true-for-ourselves-vamini-sethi/MjQ3MQ==
http://www.indianwomenblog.org/banker-vamini-sethi-tells-us-how-she-pedalled-from-work-to-the-siachen-glacier/
http://www.trekkit.in/blogs/vamini-sethi/
https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/follow-your-dreams-vamini-to-tell-women-as-she-pedals/story-QNwC2QjSA3Exo3PRUQySjN.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/siachen-glacier-civilian-trek-2016-indian-army-4366761/
https://www.shethepeople.tv/ta/vamini-sethi-7-6/
http://www.indiansportsnews.com/other-sports/cycling-news/35671-vamini-s-ride-across-sri-lanka-flagged-off-from-colombo-with-great-enthusiasm
http://www.freepressjournal.in/weekend/cycling-back-in-vogue-now-as-a-fun-fitness-trend/1347283
http://www.clausebuzz.com/follow-your-dreams-without-quitting-your-job-vamini-sethi/
International Mountain Day: Conquering challenges for love of climbing | Travel – Hindustan Times
Vamini Sethi – Director – Business Resiliency Management – Asia and Pacific Marsh & Mclennan | WAHStory
