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6-year-old Arishka Laddha, youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest Base Camp

At six years and five months, Arishka Laddha has achieved a remarkable feat, she has become the youngest ever to scale Mount Everest Base Camp. “6 yr old #ArishkaLaddha has made history by climbing Mt. Everest Base Camp located at a height of more than 17,500 ft in 15 days. She undertook the treacherous journey donning 7-8 layers of clothing and hopes to reach the summit in the times to come. Way to go girl!” read an Instagram post by the Ministry of Culture’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.