In a world chasing shortcuts, Aritra Roy, a 30-year-old software engineer at TCS, chose the hard path—both literally and metaphorically. With a laptop in one hand and a dream in his heart, this young man from Tripura didn’t just summit Mount Everest in May 2024. He cycled over 1,200 kilometers, ran a full marathon at 17,500 feet, and conquered the world’s highest peak, all while juggling his 9-to-5 corporate job.
This wasn’t just a mountaineering mission. It was a self-designed ultra-triathlon—a one-of-a-kind challenge that combined endurance, environmental consciousness, and deep personal resolve.
1,200+ Kilometers on Cycle: From Agartala to the Foot of the Himalayas
Aritra’s journey began not at an airport, but on two wheels. He cycled from Agartala to Kathmandu, choosing to forgo flights and helicopters to reduce his carbon footprint. With minimal support and basic gear, he pedaled through tough terrains, unpredictable weather, and remote areas—all in pursuit of a dream bigger than himself.
“I wanted my journey to mean something beyond a personal achievement,” Aritra said. “If I could do it sustainably, it might inspire someone else to try.”
Scaling Everest: A Tripura First
On May 19, 2024, Aritra Roy became the first person from Tripura to reach the summit of Mount Everest, standing 8,848 meters above sea level. The climb took grit, months of training, and sheer mental strength. Unlike many who take breaks from work, Aritra continued his job at TCS—scheduling meetings between training hikes, waking up at 4 a.m. for endurance sessions, and coordinating project work from tea houses in the Himalayas.
Running the World’s Highest Marathon
Just days after descending from the Everest summit, most climbers opt for rest. Not Aritra. He ran the Tenzing-Hillary Marathon, a grueling 42-km trail from Everest Base Camp (17,500 ft) to Namche Bazaar. Oxygen levels were low. Every step hurt. But his spirit never faltered.
His feat forms what can be called the World’s Toughest Triathlon: 1,200+ km cycling, summiting Everest, and a high-altitude marathon—a feat few would dare to dream, let alone execute.
Powered by Purpose, Not Sponsors
No media team followed him. No big sponsors funded the mission. Every expense, every ounce of energy, came from his own pocket and heart. Supported emotionally by his wife, Ashirbani, Aritra believes more people from India’s Northeast deserve visibility for their talents and dreams.
Now back at his office desk in Bengaluru, Aritra is already planning his next endurance journey—but with one goal in mind: inspire others to dream beyond boundaries.
“You don’t need to go viral or quit your job,” Aritra shares. “You just need to start—right where you are.”
Why This Story Matters:
First person from Tripura to summit Everest
Created his own carbon-conscious triathlon
Balanced full-time corporate life with elite endurance training
Ran the Tenzing-Hillary Marathon at 17,500 ft
Carried a message of sustainability and perseverance for India’s youth