GiripremiGiripremiGiripremi is elated to announce that our accomplished mountaineer, Jitendra Ramdas Gaware, has successfully summited Mt. Makalu (8,485 m) on 10 May 2025 at 4:50 AM, the fifth-highest mountain in the world. This remarkable achievement marks him as the first Maharashtrian to have climbed seven of the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional mountaineering prowess.
Jitendra’s ascent of Mt. Makalu adds to his impressive list of 8,000-meter summits: Mount Everest | Kanchenjunga | Lhotse | Dhaulagiri | Manaslu | Annapurna 1 | Makalu (2025)
In 2022, Jitendra made history by becoming the first Indian to summit Annapurna I, Mount Everest, and Mount Manaslu in a single season—a rare and commendable feat in the mountaineering community.
Jitendra is a proud recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati Award, Maharashtra’s highest sports honor, acknowledging his significant contributions to mountaineering. His journey has been guided by the mentorship of Umesh Zirpe, a veteran mountaineer and recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.
Umesh Zirpe remarked, “Jitendra’s dedication, humility, and discipline have always stood out. His achievement today is not only personal but a glorious chapter in Maharashtra’s mountaineering history.”
Overcoming Challenges on Mt. Makalu
Mt. Makalu is renowned for its steep ascents, knife-edged ridges, and unpredictable weather conditions, with temperatures plummeting between -35°C to -40°C. Despite these challenges, Jitendra reached the summit at 4:50 AM on May 10, 2025, showcasing his resilience and technical expertise
Support from DPU – Dr. D. Y. Patil University
This expedition was generously supported by DPU – Dr. D. Y. Patil University. The university’s Chancellor, Dr. P. D. Patil, extended personal support and encouragement, enabling this dream to become a reality.
