Kargil to Darcha cycling

Youngest to complete the Kargil to Darcha cycling expedition

The record for being the youngest to complete the Kargil to Darcha cycling expedition was set by Adhvay Bangalore Pathikonda (born October 30, 2014) of Bengaluru, Karnataka. He started his cycling expedition from Hotel Chutuk Heights, Kargil at 8.30 a.m. on June 26, 2025, and reached Barsi Bridge, Darcha at 2.45 p.m. on July 2, 2025, crossing Rangdum, Penzi La Base Camp, Padum, Purnay, Lakhang and Shinku La Pass, covering a distance of 340 km in 6 days, 6 hours and 15 minutes, at the age of 10 years, 8 months and 2 days, as confirmed on July 18, 2025.