Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro1
Age is just a number for 52-year-old Bhopal’s Jyoti Ratre. Jyoti has completed two important peaks of the world — Mt Elbrus (5,642m) and Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m).
Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro2
Jyoti completed the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro on Independence Day, this year.
Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro6
Jyoti's achievement is commendable and inspirational looking to her age as she is 52 years old.
Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro5
Smita Ghuge and Yash Ingole from Pune were other members of the team with Jyoti.
Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro3
Her husband KK Ratre, who is a General Manager in MPMKVVCL at Bhopal, said that Jyoti is very enthusiastic about whatever work she does and never gives-up. “She stops only after achieving her target,” said Ratre.
Jyoti Ratre from Bhopal scales Mt Kilimanjaro4
Talking to TOI, Jyoti said, “Mt Everest always fascinates me. Since my childhood I have always wanted to see Mt Everest. However, the aspiration could not be materialised.” A housewife, Jyoti realised that she could also be a mountaineer at the age of 48.