Driving to Maximum Himalayan Passes and Lakes Higher Than 10,000 Feet by Senior Citizens (Duo) is achieved by Neeraj Mathur & V. N. Duggal
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The World Record For Driving To Maximum Himalayan Passes And Lakes Higher Than 10,000 Feet By Senior Citizens (Duo) Is Achieved By V. N. Duggal And Neeraj Mathur From Delhi, India. They Started Their Journey On 24th August 2025 And Completed It On 11th September 2025, Traveling To 34 Himalayan Passes And 17 Himalayan Lakes Higher Than 10,000 Feet In 19 Days, Covering A Total Distance Of 5,080.20 By An Suv At The Age Of 70 Years 5 Months 2 Days (V. N. Duggal ) And 65 years 2 months 11 days (Neeraj Mathur ), Setting A World Record With The Worldwide Book Of Records.
Senior Citizens Conquer 34 Himalayan Passes and 17 High-Altitude Lakes Above 10,000 Feet
The World Record for Driving to the Maximum Number of Himalayan Passes and Lakes Higher Than 10,000 Feet by Senior Citizens (Duo) is achieved by V. N. Duggal and Neeraj Mathur from Delhi, India. Their extraordinary journey showcases courage, endurance, and a deep passion for adventure at an age when most people slow down.
The duo began their remarkable expedition on 24 August 2025 and successfully completed it on 11 September 2025. Over 19 thrilling days, they travelled across some of the most challenging terrains of the Himalayas, covering a total distance of 5,080.20 km in an SUV.
During this high-altitude adventure, they conquered 34 Himalayan passes and visited 17 pristine Himalayan lakes, each located at elevations exceeding 10,000 feet. Their achievement becomes even more inspiring considering their ages—
V. N. Duggal, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 2 days, and
Neeraj Mathur, aged 65 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
Together, they demonstrated that age is no barrier to adventure. Their outstanding accomplishment has been officially recognized as a World Record by the Worldwide Book of Records, highlighting their determination, teamwork, and dedication to exploring the heights of the Himalayas.
This inspiring journey not only celebrates their record but also motivates countless others to chase their dreams—no matter their age.
