Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Dhami Praises Young Uttarakhand Climbers After Kilimanjaro Summit
Riyansh Pant and Prisha Rawat are two young climbers from Uttarakhand.
Riyansh is nine years old, and Prisha is 10.
They climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
They reached the 5,895-metre summit on August 22, 2026.
They also unfurled the Tricolour at the top.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met them and congratulated them.
He praised their courage, preparation and determination.
He said their success could encourage other children to work toward difficult goals.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Riyansh Pant and Prisha Rawat for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.
The nine- and 10-year-old climbers reached Africa’s highest peak on August 22, 2026.
They unfurled the Tricolour at the 5,895-metre summit.
Riyansh is from Chinakhan in Almora, while Prisha is from Bailparao in Nainital district.
Dhami said their achievement would inspire Uttarakhand’s children and youth to pursue ambitious goals.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and young climbers Riyansh Pant and Prisha Rawat.
- What
- Dhami congratulated the two children after they successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro and unfurled the Tricolour.
- When
- The summit was reached on August 22, 2026; Dhami met the climbers on Tuesday.
- Where
- The summit was Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa; the meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s residence.
- Why
- Dhami met them to recognise their achievement and encourage young people to pursue ambitious goals.
- Climbers
- Riyansh Pant and Prisha Rawat
- Ages
- Riyansh is nine; Prisha is 10
- Mountain
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
- Elevation
- 5,895 metres
- Summit date
- August 22, 2026
- Riyansh’s home
- Chinakhan in Almora
- Prisha’s home
- Bailparao in Nainital district
- Recognition
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated both climbers