Kaamya Karthikeyan is an Indian youngest girl mountaineer from Mumbai. Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes the youngest Indian to Climb the summit of the world’s highest Mountain Mountain, Mount Everest (8,849) on 20th May 2024. She has created a New record by climbing Mount Everest 1The Hindu. Check the below details about Kaamya Karthikeyan’s Wikipedia, Age, Height, Parents, Education, Biography & More.
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Kaamya Karthikeyan Wikipedia/Biography
Kaamya was born in 2008 (Age: 16 years old as of 2024) in Mumbai, India 2The Hindu. She holds Indian Nationality. She follows the Hindu Religion.
Kaamya Karthikeyan Height & Weight
- Height: 5”0′
- Weight: 46 Kg (approx.)
Kaamya Karthikeyan Education
Kaamya pursuing class 12th Standard at Navy Children’s School, Mumbai 3Indian Express.
Kaamya Karthikeyan’s Parents & Family
Her father S Karthikeyan, served in Indian Navy as Commander and Her mother’s name is not known.
Kaamya Karthikeyan’s Early Life
Kaamya has completed six landmarks in her Challenge to summit the highest peaks in four out of the seven world continents including South America, Africa, Europe, and Australia 4kidschaupal.
She started her mountaineering activities with her father at a very young age around 3 years. when she was 7 years old, she summited first in 2015 in the high-altitude trek of Chandrshila Peak (1200ft).
She summited in higher treks like Har-ki Dun (13500 ft), Kedarkantha Peak (13500 ft), and Roopkund Lake (16400 ft) in 2016. On 20 May 2024, She has completed the ‘7summits challenge’, on her milestone. She aims to climb Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica 5kidschaupal.
As per the Statement of the Indian Navy:
“Kaamya becomes, the youngest Indian mountaineer and the second youngest girl in the world to summit the world’s highest peak from the Nepal side 6Indian Express.”
She shares photos on her social handles, and people have also shared some really good comments. The Indian Navy wrote:
“Indian Navy congratulates Kaamya daughter of Cdr S Karthikeyan on becoming the youngest Indian mountaineer & the second youngest girl in the world to summit from the Nepal side. She remains successful as she has achieved the sixth highest peak as well Mt Everest 7Indian Express.”
She is also a Navy NCC cadet. She was honored to be felicitated on International Women’s Day by Yashomati Thakur Minister for Women and Child Development, Maharashtra on 9th March 2021.
She participated in the WNC Navy Marathon and they got winners in that too, on November 23, 2022. She participated in curriculum activities. She loves to play the Piano Western and Carnatic vocals and Bharatanatyam. She learned music skills from the Trinity School of Music in grade 5. She has been in Barathanatyam’s performance at school events for the past five years.
She participated cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, covering a distance of about 3800 km, representing spreading awareness of the importance of physical fitness 8kidschaupal.
Her achievements have been highlighted in social media and News. Her social media profile is being shared everywhere and her success story is being made and sent as status and stories to people. She received comments also made by the Indian Navy because of which many people get inspired.
Kaamya Karthikeyan Biodata
- Age: 16 years old as of 2024 9The Hindu
- Birth Place: Mumbai, India
- Date of Birth: 2008
- Parents: Father- S Karthikeyan ( Indian Navy- Commander) Mother- Not known
- Siblings: Brother- Not known Sister- Not known
- Education: Pursuing class 12th Standard
Kaamya Karthikeyan’s Social accounts
- Instagram: kaamya.sahas
Questions & Answers
Q1. Who is Kaamya Karthikeyan?
Ans. Kaamya is an Indian youngest girl mountaineer from Mumbai.
Q2. Who is the father of Kaamya Karthikeyan?
Ans. S Karthikeyan ( Indian Navy- Commander).
Q3. Where does the name Karthikeyan come from?
Ans. Karthikeyan is derived from the Lord Kartikeya.
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