Sucheta becomes first Indian woman to cross Gobi desert

In a feat that can boost the spirit of adventure among Indian women, 33-year-old Sucheta from Pune, has successfully crossed the arduous 1,623 km stretch of the Gobi desert, the largest in Asia and the fifth in the world, in a multi-national expedition.
 

Sucheta, who was part of a 13-member team led by Ripley Davenport, accomplished the expedition on 15th July, nine days before the stipulated 60 day deadline, braving rigours and heat of the sands in Mongolia. She became the first Indian woman to cross Gobi desert.

Only seven of the 13 stayed and lasted the course, Sucheta Kadethankar being one of the three successful women trekkers along with one each from Australia and Singapore.

Six of them opted out of the expedition due to either injuries or of their own volition.

The other expedition members were drawn from Australia, England, Scotland, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The success of Sucheta, was, however not without minor setbacks she suffered during the journey across the Gobi desert.