A six-year-old Singaporean boy became the youngest to reach the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain.
Om Madan Garg walked 65km over 10 days, reaching an altitude gain of approximately 2,500m from the village of Lukla at 2,860m to the base camp at 5,364m, the Singapore Book of Records noted.
Om was six years and six months old when he completed the trek with his parents, a qualified guide, and two porters on October 7.
He proudly posed with a Singapore flag at the base camp upon achieving his goal.
Despite bad weather, lack of typical creature comforts, and flight cancellations, Om “managed well” throughout the 10-day journey.
His experience, among other travel-related adventures of the family, was documented on their YouTube channel The Brave Tourist.
Om is an “enthusiastic, fun-loving chap,” said his doting father, Mayur. Om’s parents see him growing up well-rounded, independent and compassionate.
He loves making friends with others quickly, often winning others over with his “charming smile,” said Om’s parents.
Om is a K2 student at Cannossavile Preschool. He is now the youngest Singaporean to reach the Everest Base Camp, a title previously held by an eight-year-old boy who completed the trek in 2019./TISG