Sixteen-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan has etched her name in history as India’s youngest and the world’s second youngest person to summit Mount Everest from the Nepal side. Accompanied by her father, Commander S. Karthikeyan, a naval officer, she scaled the towering peak, showcasing remarkable courage and determination. A student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, Kaamya’s ascent marks a significant milestone in her quest to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents. With her sights set on scaling Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica later this year, she aims to become the youngest girl to achieve the illustrious seven summits challenge.
Teenage Triumph: Kaamya Karthikeyan Conquers Everest
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