Reena Bhatti

Early life and education Bhatti was born in Balak village in Barwala tehsil of Hisar district, Haryana. Born into a modest family, Bhatti is the daughter of a tractor mechanic.

Notable expeditions

Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse (2024): In May 2024, Bhatti summited Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) and Mount Lhotse (8,516 m) within a span of 20.5 hours, reportedly becoming the fastest Indian woman to climb both peaks. Mount Elbrus (2022): In August 2022, Bhatti climbed both the western (5,642 m) and eastern (5,621 m) summits of Mount Elbrus in Russia within a 24-hour period. She undertook this climb in association with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Mount Kang Yatse and Mount Dzo Jongo (2022): In Ladakh, Bhatti climbed Mount Kang Yatse (6,270 m) and Mount Dzo Jongo (6,240 m) in a single expedition lasting approximately 70 hours. In 2022, Bhatti participated in the "Depression Against Running" relay, described as one of the longest relay races held in India.

Public engagement In 2025, Bhatti publicly appealed to the Government of Haryana for recognition of her accomplishments, requesting employment and financial assistance similar to that extended to athletes from other sports disciplines. She participated in the event alongside chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and other prominent figures.