Summits of success for seven-year-old Oman resident

Muscat: Akshaj Udaiwal, a class two student of Indian School Ghubra Muscat has successfully scaled the summits of more than 5,000 metre height. He scaled Mount Nangakarshang (5,077 metres above sea level) on 28th April 2022 and Mount Everest Base Camp (5,364 metres above sea level) on 30th April 2022.

The seven-year-old achieved the twin feats under the watchful supervision of Lt. Colonel Romil Barthwal (Retd.) Udaiwal’s dream run began as a mere four year old when he accompanied his mother, Anuradha Udaiwal, on her hiking expeditions in the mountains of Oman.

Little Akshaj claims mountain climbing comes naturally to him and he feels a deep sense of exhilaration as he fearlessly explores the natural terrains of the Indian subcontinent. 

Colonel Pradeep Bist, SM identified Akshaj’s unique ability and trained him in honing his mountaineering skills. 

In December 2021, Akshaj created a record of sorts by scaling the Chandrashila summit in Uttarakhand which is 4,000 metres above sea level. 

This feat earned him a place in ‘The India Book of Records’ wherein he was conferred with the Honour of Appreciation.

“The school is truly proud of Akshaj’s stupendous achievement and wishes him luck in his future endeavours,” said the school Principal, Papri Ghosh. Akshaj Udaiwal is an inspiration for youngsters his age who dream of creating a niche for themselves in the field of mountaineering.