" EXPLORERS DAY "

" Because it is there"- George Mallory

Considered one of the most enduring mysteries of the 20th century, it has been almost over 96 years today, since their ill-fated attempt to climb Everest, as we still remember the legendary British mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Both disappeared on June 8, 1924 while attempting to summit Mount Everest. Mallory was 38 years old and it was his third attempt. Whether Mallory and Irvine had reached the summit before they died remains a subject of speculation and continuing research. As both were reported to have gone missing on 8th or 9th June, 1924.Mallory's ultimate fate was unknown for 75 years, until his body was discovered on 1st May, 1999.so the concept of "Explorers Day" was launched and celebrated by The Institute of Exploration, Kolkata, India every year from 9th June, 2018 onward, to salute and honour such brave hearts.