A foreign tourist's encounter with a local woman in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has gone viral on social media, showcasing the incredible strength and resilience of women in the Himalayas.

Gemma Colell, a traveller visiting the region, captured a video of two women harvesting grass for their buffaloes in a village near Bank, Chamoli. What started as a casual observation turned into an impromptu display of strength when one of the women, affectionately referred to as "Anti" by Gemma, challenged her to lift a massive bundle of grass.

Gemma, who is used to carrying 20-25 kg during treks, was stunned to find the bundle weighed over 40 kg. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't lift it, while the local woman effortlessly hoisted the heavy load onto her head, impressing Gemma with her stren

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