Navy Officer’s Daughter, 16, Becomes Youngest Indian to Scale Mount Everest from Nepal Side
Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old from Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest from the Nepal side. A Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, Kaamya embarked on the challenging expedition with her father, Commander S Karthikeyan, on April 3. They successfully reached the summit on May 20, the Indian Navy announced.
Highlights:
- Youngest Indian to Scale Everest from Nepal Side: Kaamya Karthikeyan achieves this remarkable feat at the age of 16.
- Expedition Timeline: The journey to the top of Mount Everest began on April 3 and culminated with the successful summit on May 20.
- Next Challenge: Kaamya aims to scale Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica this December, continuing her pursuit of the ‘7 Summits challenge’.
Kaamya’s achievement is not just a personal milestone but also a proud moment for the nation. The Western Naval Command celebrated her success on Twitter, acknowledging her as the second-youngest girl in the world and the youngest Indian mountaineer to reach the Everest summit from the Nepal side.
Remarkable Feats:
Kaamya Karthikeyan has already scaled the highest peaks in six continents. Her notable achievements include becoming the youngest girl in the world to climb Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in South America, in 2020.
A Journey of Courage and Determination:
The Indian Navy lauded Kaamya for her extraordinary courage and determination. “Indian Navy wishes young Kaamya the very best in her aspiration to summit the highest peaks of all seven continents, becoming the youngest girl to do so. #7SummitsChallenge,” they tweeted, highlighting her ambitious goal to complete the Seven Summits challenge.
Kaamya’s journey to the top of Mount Everest and her ongoing quest to conquer the highest peaks on each continent serves as an inspiring story of resilience and ambition for young mountaineers and adventurers worldwide.
