KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3

A 22-year-old climber has become the youngest Indian climber to have scaled the world's eighth highest mountain this autumn season, according to expedition organiser.

Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, Chief Executive Officer at 14 Peaks Expedition confirmed that Angad Singh Grewal from Himachal Pradesh scaled Mt Manaslu on 24th September being part of the 14 Peaks Manaslu Expedition.

'Born on 21 November 2001, Angad became the youngest Indian climber to reach the real summit of Manaslu,' Sherpa said.

Angad Singh along with Sherpa climber Dawa Chhiring stood atop the mountain at around 5:30 am, he said, adding that Angad had already climbed Lobuche, Imja Tse and Mera Peak at the age of 21 years.