Asim Mukhopadhyay

Asim Mukhopadhyay

Actor

Asim Mukhopadhyay (অসীম মুখোপাধ্যায়, also known as Asim Mukherjee অসীম মুখার্জি) is a famous figure in the history of mountaineering in West Bengal, India. He is the pioneer in India for organizing high altitude scientific expeditions in Himalayan region. He took part in many such expeditions as a climber between 1959 and 1974 and organised a few more in that period and later as an administrator. He was one of the main organisers of first successful climbing on Nanda Ghunti and Tirsuli peaks by any non-government Indian organisation. Mukhopadhyay is also known for his vast knowledge on Pali, Buddhist literature and culture.
Asim Mukhopadhyay (অসীম মুখোপাধ্যায়, also known as Asim Mukherjee অসীম মুখার্জি) is a famous figure in the history of mountaineering in West Bengal, India. He is the pioneer in India for organizing high altitude scientific expeditions in Himalayan region. He took part in many such expeditions as a climber between 1959 and 1974 and organised a few more in that period and later as an administrator. He was one of the main organisers of first successful climbing on Nanda Ghunti and Tirsuli peaks by any non-government Indian organisation. Mukhopadhyay is also known for his vast knowledge on Pali, Buddhist literature and culture.