Mt. Everest – Welcome To The Old Cottonians Association of India https://oldcottoniansassociation.com Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:53:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Old-Cottonians-Association-LOGO-N-150x150.webp Mt. Everest – Welcome To The Old Cottonians Association of India https://oldcottoniansassociation.com 32 32 Old Cottonian Sandeep Mansukhani – next climb planned for Mt. ELBRUS https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/07/04/old-cottonian-sandeep-mansukhani-next-climb-planned-for-mt-elbrus/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:51:54 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2019/07/04/old-cottonian-sandeep-mansukhani-next-climb-planned-for-mt-elbrus/

Sandeep Mansukhani summited Mt Everest on May 21, 2018 and made us all very proud.

Three Cheers!

Sandeep will be leaving on 17 July, 2019 to attempt Mt Elbrus, the highest peak of Europe.  

Mr. Mansukhani is seeking support from the OCA Chapters and from Old Cottonians who are able to assist in his venture to successfully plant the BCS flag atop the highest peak on the European Continent. 

His account details are as follows:

Sandeep Mansukhani
ICICI Bank
Account no: 000701246606
IFSC Code: ICIC0000007
Connaught Place branch – New Delhi 

You can also contact Sandeep Mansukhani directly at sonu0422@yahoo.com and cellphone +91-9810220422‬

]]> Karma Tenzing: Another Old Cottonian summited Mt. Everest. Congratulations! https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/05/20/karma-tenzing-another-old-cottonian-summited-mt-everest-congratulations/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/05/20/karma-tenzing-another-old-cottonian-summited-mt-everest-congratulations/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 01:44:23 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2019/05/20/karma-tenzing-another-old-cottonian-summited-mt-everest-congratulations/ Karma Tenzing [Curzon House Prefect ‘97] with the BCS flag on the summit of Mount Everest at 1:05pm on May 15 2019. “Overcome Evil With Good”

CONGRATULATIONS!

[Above received from Ashwani Singh Virk with thanks]

It gives me great pleasure and pride, as would all fellow Cottonians feel, in informing you that Karma Tenzin Nyangmi, Old Cottonian of Batch 1998, School Prefect of House Curzon, and Awardee of Full School Blazer for Sports, successfully arrived at the summit of Mount Everest at 1:05pm on 15 May 2019.

It was a 39 days expedition starting on 9 April 2019 with an international team of 12 members, out of which only 6 completed the course, 4 descended from Camps 2 and 3, and, unfortunately, 2 perished.

Karma waived the Bishop Cotton School crest at the top of world!

PFA: Pictures.

Many Nepalese OCs here are hoping for a slide-show and talk night with him soon.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Ayush Rajbhandari / OCA NEPAL

*ATTENTION*

Open Invitation to all OCs and their +1s

EVENT: OCA Nepal Gathering

AGENDA: Dinner, drinks, talk and slide-show of Karma Tenzing Nyangmi Dai’s recent Everest expedition  .

DATE: 24 May 2019

DAY: Friday

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Karma Dai’s restaurant MOMO KARMA at Kamal Pokharari, Naxal 

Entry per OC: Rs. 1,000/-

Entry for their +1: Rs. 500/-

Drinks: Pay as your drink (discounted prices)

Menu: UNLIMITED Momos, Aloo Dum, Keema Buns and Basic Salad

Who all are in?

Reply to ayush156@gmail.com

]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/05/20/karma-tenzing-another-old-cottonian-summited-mt-everest-congratulations/feed/ 1 Sandeep Mansukhani honored at BCS https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/06/01/sandeep-mansukhani-honored-at-bcs/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/06/01/sandeep-mansukhani-honored-at-bcs/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:01:19 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/06/01/sandeep-mansukhani-honored-at-bcs/

Felicitation given by my school Bishop Cotton School, Shimla during the concert day at the Irwin Hall by the Headmaster Mr Roy Robinson. Special award of appreciation by enrolling my name in the prestigious Spartan Club (Highest award given in the school).
Extremely emotional moment to cherish.

Sandeep Mansukhani.

 

]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/06/01/sandeep-mansukhani-honored-at-bcs/feed/ 2 Bishop Cotton School Simla – on top of the world https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/23/bishop-cotton-school-simla-on-top-of-the-world/ Tue, 22 May 2018 18:31:27 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/05/23/bishop-cotton-school-simla-on-top-of-the-world/ Sandeep Mansukhani reached the highest point on planet Earth – summit of Mount Everest at 8,848 mtrs / 29,029 ft above MSL – at 07:57 HRS on 21st May 2018. Congratulations!

The flag of Bishop Cotton School Simla proudly held by Sandeep.

]]> Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani scales Mt Everest! https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/21/capt-sandeep-mansukhani-scales-mt-everest/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/21/capt-sandeep-mansukhani-scales-mt-everest/#comments Sun, 20 May 2018 21:35:04 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/05/21/capt-sandeep-mansukhani-scales-mt-everest/ A proud moment for BCS and OCA. The first Old Cottonian to successfully summit Mt Everest! Congratulations!
CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI SUMMITED MT EVEREST (8848m/29029ft)
And YES he did it!!!!!!!
21/6 day 5 @ 0757 hrs
With His grace and countless prayers of all you lovely people, the holy Mt Everest allowed Capt Sandeep Mansukhani to reach its summit.  He is blessed by Guru to be surrounded by such amazing  and caring people.
He is a first Sindhi, first commercial pilot and first Old Cottonian to reach the top of the world making us all proud.
Nothing more for now…
Just keep praying as the descent of Everest becomes very very critical with body losing all focus after doing non stop climb of 24 hrs in thinnest of air and barely eating anything. Will update u later in the day when he reaches lower camps.
Regards and loves…..Harsimran mansukhani
]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/21/capt-sandeep-mansukhani-scales-mt-everest/feed/ 6 Sandeep Mansukhani – the Final Push (Everest 2018 mission) https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/20/sandeep-mansukhani-the-final-push-everest-2018-mission/ Sun, 20 May 2018 10:27:37 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/05/20/sandeep-mansukhani-the-final-push-everest-2018-mission/ Update from Harsimran Mansukhani :

CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI HAS LEFT FOR THE FINAL PUSH
20/5 @ 0830 hrs
Finally the hour has come. All geared up….layers of inners under the downsuits….head torches flickering in the cold scary darkness as Capt Sandeep Mansukhani started climbing the steep and dark wall towards summit. No talks at all….just the sound of his own breaths.

Unimaginably freezing cold increases the chances of frostbite and cerebral edema. I can imagine him kicking his crampons and taking one step ahead toward his dream summit.

And what makes me so positive today is the messages I am receiving from so many loving people out there who are visiting temples, gurdwaras, doing prayers in their own ways for the safe accomplishment of Capt Mansukhani’s mission Mt Everest. I am so so thankful and grateful to you all. 

Next update I might receive after 12am when they will rest a while to change their oxygen bottles if required. Will keep you posted….regards….Harsimran Mansukhani

]]> Sandeep Mansukhani – Everest 2018 – UPDATE: https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/05/17/sandeep-mansukhani-everest-2018-update/ Wed, 16 May 2018 20:18:54 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/05/17/sandeep-mansukhani-everest-2018-update/ Message from Sandeep’s wife Harsimran Mansukhani:

Yes it is confirmed…..it is going to be 21st May 2018 when Capt Sandeep Mansukhani will be making his  final summit push. It took years of training, hard work and endless sacrifices for him to get there but what matters will be next seven days. Those seven days when he will leave the safe lap of Base camp and head towards a journey amidst death zone predicting any kind of incidental consequences. I have never been scared of anything but yes today I am……..just praying.
Undoubtably weather plays a crucial role on Everest ( the summit of Everest is pummeled year round with jet stream which lifts up only for few days before the onset of monsoon) And weather has been quite unpredictable past few days so the agency was taking various updates from its trusted sources to take final decision.

Today they had oxygen briefing and the masks and regulators are issued. The accompanying Sherpa is announced and good to hear that his Sherpa is Tashi( six time Everest summitter), very experienced climber.

There will be no connectivity for next seven days. Only the updates from agency itself.
His itinerary will be
17/5 @ 0200 hrs BC to camp 2
18/5 rest at camp 2
19/5 @ 0700 hrs camp 2 to camp 3
20/5 @ 0700 hrs camp 3 to camp 4(death zone)
20/5 @ 2100 hrs camp 4 to summit push
21/5 expected summit time around 7:30 to 9 am
21/5 back to camp 4 or camp 3 depending upon physical energy left
22/5 camp 2
23/5 camp 2 to BC

Seeking your prayers for his success and safety. With His grace and your blessings we hope to hear from Capt Sandeep Mansukhani – as Everester soon. Will keep you posted of all the progress…..deepest regards….Harsimran

INFO PAGE: http://oldcottonians.org/sandeep-mansukhani-everest-2018-information-page/

 

CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI REACHED SAFELY AT CAMP 3
19 May @ 0800 hrs
With His grace weather seems favourable and Capt Sandeep Mansukhani along with his team  dressed up in their downsuits left for Camp 3( 7,200m /23,625ft) which is perched on a steep icy slope high up on Lhotse Face under threatening ice seracs.
After icefall, Lhotse Face is the most famous and dangerous of Everest because of high chance of avalanches and constantly falling rocks. It is climb of about 2500ft on a slope ranging 45-80 degree. The incline is icy and at every anchor point there is a drill for changing over to next length of rope. It makes the ascent slow and there is no chance of mistake.
They have climbed just few metres of sheer Lhotse during their acclimatisation rotations. So today he has finally entered the environment where he might have started taking supplement oxygen. ( No report about that yet). Just had a word with head Sherpa and got to know that team reached camp 3 at around 1300 hrs.
The position of camp 3 is such that you can’t step out of the tent unroped because one slip and you will fall to the very bottom of the mountain. Here camps are also shared with other climbers with oxygen cylinders fixed around you. So you barely get some sleep deteriorating your body and mind further.
Now is the time to get more focused …..very very focused.
Dear all, I hope information and pictures shared by Sandeep ji will surely give you a glimpse of this majestic mountain and how Capt is taking every single step forward to live his dream and make us all proud.
Please keep praying…deepest regards….Harsimran mansukhani

]]> Expedition to Mount Everest in 2018 by an OC https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/03/21/expedition-to-mount-everest-in-2018-by-an-oc/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/03/21/expedition-to-mount-everest-in-2018-by-an-oc/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:09:53 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2018/03/21/expedition-to-mount-everest-in-2018-by-an-oc/ Message received from Sandeep Mansukhani, Rivaz House (1994-95).

OCA India sincerely wishes him ‘best of luck’ for his brave adventure and may God grant him enough courage to complete his unfinished task of conquering the Great Himalayan Peak.

Ashwani Virk- Secretary OCA India
9810194724

“Prayers, good wishes and blessings pouring from all over came as an answer to my survival amidst the disastrous earthquake that hit Mt Everest/ Nepal in 2015 during my expedition to the Summit. It made me realise how blessed I am to have such lovely and caring people around. I will proceed to Nepal on 3rd April 2018 to complete my unfinished climb of Mt Everest Expd (8848m/ 29029 ft). I seek your blessings again. I request you all for any monetary contribution you wish to make to help me in my endeavour”.

Account details are as follows: A/c Name: Sandeep Mansukhani. Bank : State Bank of India. Account no: 34777505766. IFSC Code: SBIN0001282, East Patel Nagar branch

INFO PAGE REGULARLY UPDATED HERE

 

]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2018/03/21/expedition-to-mount-everest-in-2018-by-an-oc/feed/ 8 Nepal earthquake / Sandeep Mansukhani update https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2015/04/27/nepal-earthquake-sandeep-mansukhani-update/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2015/04/27/nepal-earthquake-sandeep-mansukhani-update/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2015 22:14:00 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=4887 Sandeep’s wife, Simran, writes :

Seeking your blessings for the safety of all out there stranded on the mountain and prayers for the families who lost their loved ones in this natural disaster. Regards, Harsimran Mansukhani

 

]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2015/04/27/nepal-earthquake-sandeep-mansukhani-update/feed/ 2 Nepal quake / Sandeep Mansukhani https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2015/04/27/nepal-quake-sandeep/ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:53:16 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=4882 His wife, Simran, writes

Seeking your blessings for the safety of all out there stranded on the mountain and prayers for the families who lost their loved ones in this natural disaster.
Regards, Harsimran Mansukhani
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