13-Years-Old Boy Sets A Record, Climbs 2 Ladakh Ranges

Vishwanath climbed Kang Yats, Dzo Jongo ranges

A 13-years teenage boy of Hyderabad sets a milestone and record globally to climb Kang Yatse and Dzo Jongo mountain ranges located in the Markha Valley, in the Ladakh Region.

Teenage student of class IX of Hyderabad school, Vishwanath Karthikey, managed to achieve the feat of climbing two Ladakh mountain ranges.

In an official interview by news agency ANI, the record breaker kid, said, "I started trekking to Kang Yatse and Dzo Jongo on 9th July and ended it on 22nd July. The journey from base camp to the summit when we reached the crampon point was not so easy. It is because, at higher altitudes, the air pressure decreases. However, I did not give up and the first feeling was a memorable one. I remembered the hard work I had put in to achieve this feat and now it has come true."

By adding more details, Vishwanath said, "During the summit push, I faced a lot of breathing problems due to a lack of moisture in the air. During the summit push at Dzo Jongo, my mouth got dried, and walking for long stretches made me tired and hungry."

During his trek, he went through several failures in life. He couldn't complete his trek on Mount Rudugaira near Gangotri and Mount Elbrus in Russia. But these unsuccessful attempts were just a blessing in disguise, he said.

Inspired by his sister who is also a fitness freak and enjoys trekking, he too developed an interest to go trekking.

"My diet was prepared by my mother which was very nutritious and tasty. It included adequate fats, carbohydrates, vegetables, and vitamins. Now my present goal is to climb Mt. Everest and the 'Seven summits'," he said.

Lastly, he said that his ambition is to join the armed forces.

Lakshmi, the mother of Karthikey, said to ANI that she is very happy. "I was very scared to even cross the road but when my son reached such a height, I felt proud of him and my words cannot describe my emotions. We used to wake him up at 5 am and take him to the gym. He used to come back home after training and would go to school."

"Now, I can see my brother can achieve his goals. His efforts are seen. He has grown as a person and matured a lot," said Vaishnavi, Karthik's sister.

The student thanked his mentors, Bharath and Romil for helping and guiding him to complete this trek.