Indian mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta became the first Indian
to climb Mt Giluwe - the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. Satyarup
reached the summit of the mountain which is at an elevation of 4,367 metres on
November 11.
Satya now has scaled 5 of the 7 volcanic summits. In a few
days, the Bengal's pride will now set out to summit Mt Wilhelm - the highest
mountain of Papua New Guinea. Once successful, Satya - who is on a mission to
popularise adventure sports among young Indians - will be the first from India
to scale these two mountains.
"It feels great to have successfully scaled Mt Giluwe.
I just can't express in words how wonderful it feels when I reached the top. My
next target is Mt Wilhelm and I am determined to complete this summit as well.
The best wishes of fellow countrymen keep motivating me. With these ascends, I
want to promote adventure sports amongst young Indians," said Satya after
completing his summit.
In December he is heading to complete his 6th Volcano in
Mexico Mt Pico de Orizaba and then to Antarctica to climb Mt Sidley.
In September this year, Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi
Khatua created history by climbing Asia's highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand
and became the first Bengalis to do so. Mt Damavand is the highest peak in Iran
and also a potentially active volcano.
Satya is on course of becoming the first Indian to complete
the 7 Volcanic Summits and first Indian to climb Mt Sidley. Moreover, if he
completes all these by January, he will become the youngest in the world to
climb both the seven summits and seven volcanic summits.
Mountaineering is a very expensive adventure sport. Manipal
Group and Tata Trust have already extended their help to make Satya's dream
come true. He found many friends and some private farms beside him on this
journey. With a support from the government and private companies, Satya can
take Indian Mountaineering to new heights.
Siddhanta has not only climbed Mt. Everest, but also skied
the last degree to the South Pole, covering a distance of 111 km over 6 days,
carrying a 50kg sledge.
It has been an interesting journey and inspiring as well.
Satya was asthmatic throughout his childhood till his college days. He is a
perfect example where grit and determination can take you if you really want
it.
Robert
Swan, the polar legend, has advised Siddhanta to keep inspiring young Indians
with his amazing feat of dreaming big and winning over personal limitations. He
also emphasized on empowering women of this country to break the artificial
barriers and champion the cause of equality.
EmoticonEmoticon