Former Gurkha soldier Hari Budha from Rolpa, who lost both legs in combat, has completed the highest peaks on all seven continents, including Mount Vinson in Antarctica. His achievement aims to inspire people with disabilities and challenge global misconceptions about their abilities.
Nepal Verified News
Mon Jan 19 2026
Hari Budha from Thawang, Rolpa, has set a world record by completing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on all seven continents.
After successfully climbing Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on January 6, 2026, he returned to Nepal to celebrate his achievement. Budha was accompanied by his guide Mingma Sherpa and official photographer Aviral Rai during the climb.
Hari Budha, a disabled Nepali mountaineer and former Gurkha soldier, lost both his legs in an explosion during combat in Afghanistan in 2010. Despite this, he has continued to face life’s challenges and pursue his dreams.
Under his “Victory of Dreams – 7 Peaks” campaign, Budha has climbed the highest peaks on all continents: Mount Blanc (2019), Mount Kilimanjaro (2020), Mount Everest (2023), Denali (2024), Aconcagua (2025), Carstensz Pyramid (2025), and finally Mount Vinson (2026).
Facing extreme cold, steep slopes, and challenging terrain, Budha and his team used specialized equipment and prosthetic legs to reach the summits. He stated that this achievement aims to raise awareness about disability and inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Budha said, “If we have a dream, dedicate ourselves, and never give up, no challenge in life is impossible. I climbed Everest despite losing both my legs, and now I have scaled the highest peaks on all seven continents. My goal is to instill confidence in people with disabilities and raise awareness in society.”
He also emphasized that people with disabilities can lead successful and meaningful lives according to their abilities, and his campaign is helping to challenge misconceptions about disability both in Nepal and worldwide.
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