The compelling story of Satyarup Siddhanta

A journey from being an Asthmatic kid to a mountaineer

And his journey continues to experienceThe highest level of endurance a human being can go through , the

ultimate test of mental strength a human can give…the highest point on earth a human feet can reach … Mt Everest!

one impossible dream …

and an inspiration to

many

Dreams and Ambitions were

caged for years …

“In school sports, I couldn’t run those 100 meters without keeping an inhaler in my pocket ready. That

didn’t stop me from dreaming big”

Dream

Big!

“Once I was in College, I realized I needed to reduce my dependency on inhalers. I was also allergic to many foods which triggered asthma. I struggled for years, continuously challenging myself by not using the inhalers and by consuming more and more of those foods I was allergic to, without taking anti-allergic medicines.

I thought I would die …many a times!

But I didn’t give up! I wanted to push limits to see how far I can go with it! Finally, with exercises, discipline, diet and some considerable will power & determination, I got rid of Asthma!”

… inspired by Life!

Grit , Determinations and Will Power can move Mountains

Today I have climbed 4 of the 7 highest mountains of each continent and aiming for Mt Everest.

So far I have self funded myself, however, this climb needs huge financial support for which I have reached out to you.

Through my climbs, I want to inspire people and spread the message that nothing is impossible.

No obstacles are big enough to stop them from dreaming big!

I want to instill confidence in millions of young people suffering from asthma about ridding themselves of the disease and leading a normal life.

All of us has an Everest deep within us! I want to inspire people such that they can climb their own Everest.

Give me wings to fly!

Satyarup Siddhanta (Satya)A Mountaineer by passion with a love for challenges and adventure, who aspires to join the exclusive 7 Summits Club - by climbing all 7

Peaks in each Continent. A Photographer and an ardent Environmentalist, Satya is also a software engineer when he comes

back to mundane.

Apr- May 2015

Name: Satyarup SiddhantaDoB: 29 April, 1983

Born in Kolkata, grew up in a small town Berhampore in West Bengal, went to Sikkim to

pursue his Engineering from Manipal, and working as a Software Engineer for the last 9

years in Bangalore.

Satya is a certified Mountaineer from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,

Darjeeling.

Recently he made the Country proud – his climb became the Fastest unguided ascent by

any Indian in climbing Mt Denali, the highest Mountain in

North America!

Satya is climbing Mt Everest in Mar-May 2015

Facebook Handle: MountaineerSatyarup (Official page)satyarup.siddhanta (Personal page)

Twitter Handle : SatyarupSBlog: satyarupsiddhanta.com

Email: Satyarup.siddhanta@gmail.comPhone: +91 - 9886002630

“You never know what's around the corner. It could be

everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in

front of the other, and then one day you look back and you've

climbed a mountain.” -Tom Hiddleston

Climbing experience:

Mont Blanc – France ,Highest of the Alps and highest of Western Europe Tour De Mont Blanc hike (France, Italy, Switzerland) Mt Denali / Mt McKinley – Highest Mountain in North America at Alaska Mt Aconcagua – Highest Mountain in South America in ArgentinaMt Elbrus – Highest Mountain in Europe in Russia Mt Cheghet – Russia Mt Kilimanjaro – Highest Mountain of Africa in Tanzania Mt Meru , Africa – Tanzania Renauk Peak – Sikkim, India Dingboche Peak – Nepal Everest Base Camp – Nepal Kalapathhar – Nepal Rathong Glacier – Sikkim Mt Rainier – Had to return from 200m from the summit as one of our team member got illJogin 3 - had to return from advanced camp because of crevasses and were not allowed to move aheadLed Numerous treks in Western ghats, India

The Summits!

Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania @ 5,895

metre or 19,341 feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak).

It is also the highest free standing mountain in the world.

On June 29, 2012 at 9:30AM, Satya led a team

of 9 to summit Mt.Kilimanjaro, the highest Mountain in

Africa.

Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa

It lies in the Caucasus ranges in Russia with a height of 5642m/18510 ft.

Elbrus has two summits with the West Summit at 18,510 feet (5,642 meters) slightly higher than the East Summit at 18,442 feet (5,621

meters).

Satya led a team of 11 to Mt Elbrus and on June 27, 2013 at

around 2:00 PM summitted the highest mountain of

Europe

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe

On 13th January 2014, 3:00 PM Satya climbed Mt Aconcagua.

He summitted the mountain solo after the expedition was called off

due to continuous bad weather.

Standing at 22841 ft/6962m,it is also the highest Non Technical Mountain

in the world.

Mt Aconcagua situated in Argentina in the Andes Ranges, is the highest mountain in South America as well as the highest mountain outside the

Himalayas

On 23th June 2014 at 8:10 PM, Satya climbed Mt Denali. He summitted the mountain unguided with group of friends from Bangladesh, Canada, Nepal

and USA. This climb is one of the fastest from India with just 9 days to reach the summit from sea level (Anchorage to Summit). This is the fastest unguided ascent from

India.

Standing at 20322 ft/6194m,it is third highest of the Seven

Summits and is taller than Mount Everest when measured from

base to summit with about 18000 ft vertical rise.

Mt McKinley also known as Denali in Alaska, is the highest mountain in North America

Other Peaks&

Expeditions

And his adventure continues…

Winner of the 1st Season of “Grab Your Dream”

Grab Your Dream is India's largest online

hunt for adventurers. An initiative by

Cox and Kings, Grab your Dream gives

an opportunity to be their Travel

Ambassador.

Sayta is among the12 winners from

different adventure sports – and the

only mountaineer, who were chosen

among hundred’s of adventurers from

across the country.

He has won himself an all-expense-paid

trip to Tour de Mont Blanc, a dream

expedition destination for most

adventure enthusiast!!

And… Satya climbed the Mont Blanc amidst various challenges on 23 Sep 2014 at 8:15 AM in yet another spine chilling expedition!

Awards & RecognitionSatya was recently honored with the Youth Award during Bengaluru Youth festival at the Kanteerva Stadium. Youth Festival was celebrated in Bangalore this year on 12-14 Aug 2014 to mark the International Youth Day.

Satyarup was appreciated by the prestigious Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata and was invited to make a presentation on his experiences in climbing mountains across four continents.

Awards & Recognition

Satya’s inspirational story is getting eye balls from different

parts of the country and the latest being the #BendTheRules

campaign of HP India.Satya became their first rule

bender and got featured in their website and social media sites.

Giving back to the community

Satya was invited by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain

Development (ICIMOD) to present his poster at Kathmandu, Nepal at the

International Conference on Mountain People Adapting to Change in

Kathmandu November 9 – 12, 2014.

Success of Satya captured in various media

Times Of India coverage on Sept 6. (A correction, it should be “fastest unguided climb from India”.)

Hindustan Times Delhi: Education Supplement : coverage on Oct 1, 2014

Times Of India - coverage on Sep 28, 2014

Deccan Chronicle: Bengaluru Chronicle supplement- coverage on Sep 12, 2014

Various bengali news papers and all tv channels of Bengal covered his Mont Blanc expedition

The Telegraph: coverage on Sep 30, 2014

Deccan Herald : Mar 12, 2014

Deccan Herald : Mar 12, 2014

Esaanje – 11 March 2014

Deccan Chronicle – Bengaluru Chrnicle supplement 30 March, 2014

Prajavaani 12 March, 2014

Andhra Jyoti – All 21 Editions : 7 Sep, 2014

Kannada Prabha : 7 Sep, 2014

Vijaya Vani – 5 sep, 2014

Enaadu – 7 Sep 2014

Saakshi– 7 Sep 2014

Andhra Jyoti – 7 Sep 2014

Saanje vaani– 7 Sep 2014

Times Of India: Kolkata On Mont Blanc Summithttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Bengal-boy-defeats-asthma-to-conquer-Mont-Blanc/articleshow/43652658.cms

Times Of India: Bangalore On Denali Summithttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Bangalore/Techie-thumbs-nose-at-asthma-scales-Mt-Denali/articleshow/41812946.cms

Hindustan Times: On 7 summitshttp://www.hindustantimes.com/hteducation/chunk-ht-ui-hteducationsectionpage-otherstories/his-mountain-high-calling/article1-1270463.aspx

Telegraph : On Mont Blanc and overallhttp://www.telegraphindia.com/1140930/jsp/bengal/story_18887448.jsp

Indian Express: Denali and upcoming Mont Blanc, Elbrushttp://www.newindianexpress.com/prcorner/?doc=201409030233PR_NEWS_EURO_ND__enIN201409032497_indiapublic&dir=25

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Mount-Elbrus-beckons/2013/06/18/article1639664.ecehttp://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/City-Techie-Sets-Sights-on-Mt-Everest-After-Alps-Adventure/2014/12/25/article2587761.eceInterview: Overallhttp://eltrivate.com/conversation-mountaineer-satyarup-siddhanta/

TV9 newschannel: Denali, Aconcagua and Elbrushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3XYLSwzTz0&list=UUkKGohIdscO5uQBviTwJyXwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T6O_HWk79Qhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5zFyxW3ZY8

Deccan Herald: Aconcagua and Elbrushttp://www.deccanherald.com/content/391411/software-engineer-mountain-climbing-mission.htmlhttp://www.deccanherald.com/content/339527/an-expedition-heights.html

Partner with me for my Next BIG Destination… Give me wings to

fly!

Mt. EverestApril 2015

Mail me at : satyarup.siddhanta@gmail.com