Neelam, First Transgender woman to Summit Mt. Everest, returns to Kathmandu (Photos)

Nepal’s transgender woman climber Neelam Paudel has returned to Kathmandu after successfully summiting Mount Everest, becoming the first transgender woman to achieve this feat. She expressed happiness in establishing her identity and hoped her achievement would inspire others in her community. Paudel described the climb as a symbol of victory over years of social discrimination, rejection, and the struggle for identity.