It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest

Hindustan Times  

While other kids her age were consumed by toys, Kaamya Karthikeyan discovered her passion for hiking. At just 16, she became the youngest Indian and the second-youngest girl, globally, to summit Mount Everest from the Nepal side. Accompanied by her father, Indian Navy Commander S Karthikeyan, the journey was “special” for the Mumbai girl. Kaamya adds, “He’s my role model and climbing partner.” Kaamya Karthikeyan from Mumbai, has become the youngest Indian and the second-youngest girl, globally, to summit Mount Everest ‘Temperatures were around -25°C and we got windburn’ The decision to ascend Everest came way back in 2017, when Kaamya trekked to Everest Base Camp with her mother. For the moment, she plans on having a few cheat meals of “chicken tandoori and ice cream.” Kaamya’s icy missions so far Mt.

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Hyderabad teen summits highest peak in Antarctica

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Independent  

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Bhopal-Based Jyoti Ratre Becomes Oldest Indian Woman To Climb Everest At 55
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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At 16, Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Scale MT Everest
7 months ago

At 16, Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Scale MT Everest

Deccan Chronicle  

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Toddler girl from Bhopal reaches Mt Everest Base Camp

Deccan Chronicle  

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Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for the record 28th time
54 years, 11 months ago

Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for the record 28th time

CNN  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 1 month ago

She's Just 24 & Has Already Made Climbing Records. Now, this Telangana Darebee is Ready to Scale an Antarctica Peak

News 18  

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Female Climbers from Pakistan and Iran Become First Women Mountaineers to Reach K2 Summit
2 years, 5 months ago

Female Climbers from Pakistan and Iran Become First Women Mountaineers to Reach K2 Summit

News 18  

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Pakistani, 19, becomes youngest person to summit K2
3 years, 4 months ago

Pakistani, 19, becomes youngest person to summit K2

Al Jazeera  

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