Mohan Singh Kohli is best known as leader of the epoch-making Indian Everest Expedition 1965. The achievement electrified the nation. Nine climbers reached the summit, creating a world record that India held for 17 years. Public euphoria reached a crescendo. People danced in the streets. On return of the team from Nepal to India, Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri headed the reception at the airport. In another unprecedented move, an Arjuna Award for the entire team and Padma Bhushan for three members including team leader and Padma Shree leader and eight members of the nine submitter was immediately announced.