Sri. B. Shekhar Babu receiving the Tenzing Norgey National Adventure Award from The President of India on 29th Aug 2009 for his achievements in filed of mountaineering.

Mt. Makalu (8,462mt / 27,765ft) is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular. It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously,it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954.

Team is on the way trekking to base camp. Mr.Shekhar Babu Bachinepall is only one member of this expedition and supporting by expedition climbing sirdar Mr Nima Nuru Sherpa & climbing sherpa Kusang Tenzing sherpa. On 10th of Sep, Shekhar made a flight to Timlingtar (door of Makalu region).

Shekhar babu has reached up to Camp I, 13th & 14th April rest days at base camp and on 15th of april he touched Camp II.

Shekhar babu slept at 6700m altitude on 22nd April and now turned back to base camp for rest.

He is planning to summit on May 1st.