Kohima, A Telangana youth has scaled Nagaland’s highest peak, the 3,841-metre Mount Saramati, thereby completing the seven-sister chapter of his endeavour to plant the national flag atop the highest point of all states and Union Territories of India.
“While preparing for the Seven Summits, I realised that no one had documented a journey to the highest points of all states. Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. Inspired by the Centre’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Yaswanth carries the national flag to the highest points of each state while documenting its landscape, people and distinctive character. His experience extends beyond the state-peak challenge. He has undertaken major expeditions in India, climbing Mount Gorichen in Arunachal Pradesh, Mount Reo Purgyil in Himachal Pradesh and Kang Yatse II in Ladakh. His mountaineering journey has also taken him to Mount Elbrus in Russia and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. “Every mountain is unique in its own way. Begining the expedition from Shillong and proceeding to Thanamir, the gateway to Saramati, the climb took about three days through forests, steep gradients and slippery stretches. “The terrain was steep and slippery. rain stopped during the summit push and resumed only after the team returned to camp While weather was a matter of concern. “It felt like nature was teaching us a lesson. The journey also gave him an opportunity to interact with communities along the route. “The local people were very kind, humble and welcoming. Yaswanth also thanked Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Director General, Assam Rifles, for the success. Arranging funds and professionally documenting each expedition are among the challenges he faces. His immediate plans include expeditions to the highest points of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Telangana. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Talking to PTI, Yaswanth said he embarked on the mission out of a passion for mountaineering and an ambition to document the highest points of all 28 states, rather than limiting his expeditions to well-known high-altitude peaks. Before arriving in Nagaland, he completed a high-altitude expedition in Ladakh above 6,000 metres. Around 10 to 12 people were involved in the expedition, including an Assam Rifles officer. With 17 states still to go, Yashwanth hopes to complete all 28 within a year.
So, I decided to take up this mission,” he said. It is not only about the height,” he said. “But Mount Saramati offered a different kind of challenge,” he said. We had to stay alert and careful on every step of the way,” Yashwanth said. If you respect Mother Nature, she will always protect you,” he said. Yaswanth said local people were welcoming, with some joining the expedition and assisting the team. I really loved their hospitality and the warmth they showed us,” he said.
By summiting the highest Nagaland peak on September 20, Bhukya Yashwanth of the Bhukya Thanda village in Telangana’s Mahabubabad district has taken the Tricolour to the highest points of 11 states so far.
He had previously covered Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Goa.
