SEA TO SUMMIT

From Sea Level to The Summit of Mount Everest

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World Record Attempt

1150km
Cycling

150km
Trekking

8849m
Altitude

60 Days
Duration

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Stage 1: Cycling: India & Nepal - 1,150KM

Departing from sea level on the Indian coast, I will cycle 1,150 km across India and into Nepal — through heat, traffic, and terrain that will test endurance before the mountains even begin.

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Stage 2: Trekking: The Himalaya - 150KM

From the Nepali lowlands, the route transitions to a 150 km trek through the Khumbu region — the same trails walked by every Everest expedition, now carrying the full weight of what lies ahead.

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Stage 3: Climb Mera Peak - 6,476M

Before any attempt on Everest is possible, altitude adaptation is non-negotiable. Mera Peak provides that window, a serious climb in its own right, used here as preparation, not spectacle.

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Stage 4: Summit Mount Everest - 8,849M

The final objective. After weeks of human-powered effort across two countries, the summit of Everest represents both the physical endpoint and the emotional centrepiece of everything this expedition stands for.

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The Journey

"“I want this expedition to speak to the reality of depression—the kind that flattens everything and makes even small steps feel heavy. The mountains don’t fix that, but they show you something important: you don’t have to see the summit to start moving. Some days it’s just one step, then another, and that’s enough. This is about proving that even in the lowest places, progress is still possible. You keep moving, you stay in it, and slowly, almost without noticing, you start to climb out.”

Climbing for Young Minds

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Why It Matters

Many young people experience mental-health challenges, disconnection or stigma and don’t know where to turn.

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