Jamnagar News: It is said that even the Himalayas do not move a strong minded person! A small child from Gujarat has proved this. Where seasoned mountaineers gasp for breath, a mere 9-year-old from Jamnagar has set a new national record by hoisting the tricolor amidst the bitter cold and danger.

India’s youngest mountaineer

Only 9 years and 4 months Vihaan of Jamnagar has successfully climbed the 5,289 m (approx. 17,350 ft) high dangerous Friendship Peak in Kullu-Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Along with this, Vihan has become the youngest mountaineer of India to climb this peak. He has set a new record breaking the previous national record of 10 years and 2 months.

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Minus degree temperatures and deadly challenges

Climbing Friendship Peak is no ordinary trekking, but an extremely dangerous mission. During this task Vihan faced severe difficulties. In which 9-year-old mountaineer Vihaan has introduced adventure by surviving the blood-chilling cold and low oxygen levels at an altitude of more than 17 thousand feet.

Young age, strong willpower

Vihan has also successfully completed many difficult mountain treks and other peaks in the Himalayan region from a very young age. Persisting despite inclement weather and snow storms, Vihaan reached the top and proudly hoisted the Indian national flag. This extraordinary ability of his has become a source of inspiration for crores of youth and children of the country today.

A mood of happiness in the whole of Gujarat

With this historic and national level achievement of Vihan Chettariya, the name of entire Gujarat including Jamnagar has been illuminated in the country. The pictures of this little hero are going viral on social media. He is showered with endless congratulations and best wishes from various social, educational and sports organizations of the state as well as leading citizens.