Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Youngest Female Drives Across Himalayan Mountain Passes
Mehreen Dhillon, an 18-year-old, set a new record by becoming the youngest female to drive across many high mountain passes in the Himalayas.
She drove over 3,482 kilometers in 14 days.
Her journey included 13 challenging Himalayan passes, like Umling La.
She said the mountains helped her disconnect from everyday life.
She was inspired by the quote, "The mountains are calling — and I must go."
Mehreen's family supported her.
She wants to inspire other young girls to pursue their passions and break barriers.
She faced challenges, but never let fear stop her.
The experience was about courage, planning, and belief in herself.
18-year-old Mehreen Dhillon became the youngest female to drive across multiple high-altitude mountain passes.
She drove 3,482 kilometers across the Himachal Pradesh–Ladakh circuit.
The journey included 13 high-altitude Himalayan passes.
Mehreen's previous record was driving across the Winter Spiti Circuit.
She was inspired by the quote "The mountains are calling — and I must go."
- Who
- Mehreen Dhillon
- What
- Drove across 13 high-altitude Himalayan passes
- When
- Over a period of 14 days
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh–Ladakh circuit, India
- Why
- Inspired by a quote about mountains and a desire to disconnect from daily life
- Age
- 18
- Achievement
- Youngest female to drive across multiple high-altitude mountain passes
- Total Distance
- 3,482 kilometers
- Duration
- 14 days
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh–Ladakh circuit, India
- Number of Passes
- 13