Nine-year-old Vihaan Ram from Siddipet scaled Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, adding to his achievements after conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Pathalsu. He promotes a drug-free lifestyle and aims to complete the seven summits, including Mount Everest.
Published Date – 2 May 2026, 06:58 PM
Siddipet: Vihaan Ram, a nine-year-old mountaineer from Hanuma Thanda, Dhoolimitta Mandal, conquered Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 meters), the highest peak in the Australian continent.
Vihaan Ram has already etched his name in the field of mountaineering as he previously conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa (5,685 meters), and also climbed the challenging peak Mount Pathalsu (4,250 meters) in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India, displaying his determination.
During all his expeditions, Vihaan Ram carries a banner promoting a drug-free lifestyle, encouraging youth to stay focused on health, sports, and positive goals. Vihaan’s father Thirupathi Nayak is working as a constable in the Telangana Prohibition & Excise department. Tirupathi, who accompanied his son to Australia, told Telangana Today that Vihan wanted to climb all the seven summits, including Mount Everest, in his life.
