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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Ashirbad (Anup) | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Ashirbad Mahapatra (Anup)''' | ||
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born''' | | style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born''' | ||
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" | | | style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |03/07/1997 | ||
Ashirwad Nursing Home [[wikipedia:Sambalpur|Sambalpur]] district, [[wikipedia:Odisha|Odisha]], [[wikipedia:India|India]] | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]] | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]] | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Other Name''' | |||
|Anup | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Bargarh, Odisha, India | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Kulita Tukura, Attabira, [[wikipedia:Bargarh|Bargarh]] district, [[wikipedia:Odisha|Odisha]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]. | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education''' | |||
|[[wikipedia:Master_of_Rural_Development|Master in Rural Development]] | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Parents''' | |||
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* Father - Ram Narayan Mahapatra | |||
* Mother - Damayanti Mahapatra | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Relatives''' | |||
|Adarsh Mahapatra (brother). | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Mountaineer, Trek Leader, Entrepreneur | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''International [[wikipedia:Mountaineering|Mountaineer]], [[wikipedia:Environmentalism|Environmentalist]], Trek Leader, [[wikipedia:Entrepreneurship|Entrepreneur]]''' | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Alma mater''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Alma mater''' | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2011–present | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2011–present | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Height''' | |||
|6 ft (182 cm) | |||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for''' | ||
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| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Awards''' | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Awards''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Winner at the 26th National Youth Festival (Aviation & Climbing) | | style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" | | ||
* Winner at the 26th National Youth Festival (Aviation & Climbing) | |||
* Pakruti Bandhu Award | |||
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'''Ashirbad (Anup) | '''Ashirbad Mahapatra (Anup)''' is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] [[wikipedia:Mountaineering|Mountaineer]], [[wikipedia:Environmentalism|Environmentalist]], Trek Leader, [[wikipedia:Entrepreneurship|Entrepreneur]] from [[wikipedia:Odisha|Odisha]]. He gained national attention after being featured as a Role Model in the Class 5 CBSE English textbook , highlighting his mountaineering achievements—Most notably, his 2025 summit of '''Mount Kilimanjaro'''—the highest peak in the [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]] continent located in [[wikipedia:Tanzania|Tanzania]] —where he proudly hoisted the '''National Flag of India''' alongside the '''Flag of Maa Samalei''', marking a powerful moment of national and cultural pride. | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Mahapatra was born in | Mahapatra was born in Ashirwad Nursing Home [[wikipedia:Sambalpur|Sambalpur]] district, [[wikipedia:Odisha|Odisha]], [[wikipedia:India|India]], [[wikipedia:Odisha|Odisha]]. He completed his schooling at Kulita Tukura High School. | ||
He pursued higher education at '''Sambalpur University''' and Larambha College. | He pursued higher education at '''Sambalpur University''' and Larambha College. | ||
His interest in trekking and adventure began during his school years, and by 2011, while in the 10th grade, he committed himself to training for a career in mountaineering. | His interest in trekking and adventure began during his school years, and by 2011, while in the 10th grade, he committed himself to training for a career in mountaineering.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2025/Sep/21/mountaineer-from-odishas-bargarh-scales-africas-highest-peak</ref><ref>https://kalingatv.com/?p=655534</ref> | ||
== Recognition in CBSE textbook == | == Recognition in CBSE textbook == | ||
In 2025, Mahapatra’s journey was featured in the | In 2025, Mahapatra’s journey was featured in the Class 5 CBSE English textbook , where he was portrayed as a Role Model for young students. | ||
The chapter highlights his determination, discipline, passion for nature, and mountaineering achievements—earning pride and recognition for Attabira and the Bargarh region. | |||
The chapter highlights his determination, discipline, passion for nature, and mountaineering achievements—earning pride and recognition for Attabira and the Bargarh region.<ref>https://www.orissapost.com/bargarh-youth-scales-mt-kilimanjaro/</ref> | |||
== Mountaineering training == | == Mountaineering training == | ||
Mahapatra began formal adventure training in 2015 after joining the '''Odisha Mountaineering and Adventure Club'''. | Mahapatra began formal adventure training in 2015 after joining the '''Odisha Mountaineering and Adventure Club'''. | ||
He completed his | |||
He completed his Basic Mountaineering Course at the [[wikipedia:Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports|Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Pahalgam]] in Jammu & Kashmir. | |||
His specialized training includes: | His specialized training includes: | ||
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* Scuba diving | * Scuba diving | ||
His leadership and discipline were strengthened during his association with the | His leadership and discipline were strengthened during his association with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) .<ref>https://odishabytes.com/odisha-youth-unfurls-tricolour-flag-of-maa-samaleswari-at-mount-kilimanjaro/</ref> | ||
== Rescue mission at Amarnath Yatra == | == Rescue mission at Amarnath Yatra == | ||
During his training period, Mahapatra participated in a rescue operation at the | During his training period, Mahapatra participated in a rescue operation at the Amarnath Yatra , one of India’s most challenging high-altitude pilgrimages.<ref>http://thenewscontents.com/</ref> | ||
Amid a crisis involving extreme terrain and difficult weather, he and his team successfully rescued 78 stranded pilgrims , ensuring their safe evacuation. | |||
This mission highlighted his courage, emergency skills, and commitment to service. | This mission highlighted his courage, emergency skills, and commitment to service. | ||
== Mountaineering career == | == Mountaineering career == | ||
Mahapatra has climbed several notable peaks, including: | Mahapatra has climbed several notable peaks, including: | ||
He has trekked widely across [[wikipedia:Ladakh|Ladakh]], [[wikipedia:Himachal Pradesh|Himachal Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:Uttarakhand|Uttarakhand]], [[wikipedia:Sikkim|Sikkim]], [[wikipedia:Kerala|Kerala]], [[wikipedia:Darjeeling|Darjeeling]], and [[wikipedia:Nepal|Nepal]]. | * 2016 - [[wikipedia:Mount_Susitna|Mt. Sleeping Lady Mountain]] – 2,240 m | ||
He has also explored | * 2017 - [[wikipedia:Nilkantha_(mountain)|Mt. Neelkanth]] – 6,596 m | ||
* 2018- [[wikipedia:Harmukh|Mt. Harmukh]] – 5,300 m | |||
* 2019- [[wikipedia:Sunset_Peak_(Jammu_and_Kashmir)|Mt. Sunset Peak]] 4,745 m | |||
* 2021 - [https://www.tanzaniatourism.com/destination/gol-mountains#:~:text=The%20Gol%20Mountains%20(Oldoinyo%20Gol,915%20m%20above%20its%20base. Mt. Gol Top] – 4,420 m | |||
* 2023 - [[wikipedia:Trisul|Mt. Trishul]] – 7,120 m | |||
* 2024 - [[wikipedia:Tratte_Koot|Mt. Tatakoti]] – 4,760 m | |||
* 2025 - [[wikipedia:Mount_Kilimanjaro|Mt. Kilimanjaro]] – 5895 m | |||
He has trekked widely across [[wikipedia:Ladakh|Ladakh]], [[wikipedia:Himachal Pradesh|Himachal Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:Uttarakhand|Uttarakhand]], [[wikipedia:Sikkim|Sikkim]], [[wikipedia:Kerala|Kerala]], [[wikipedia:Darjeeling|Darjeeling]], [[wikipedia:Tanzania|Tanzania]], [[wikipedia:Ethiopia|Ethiopia]], [[wikipedia:Sri_Lanka|Sri Lanka]] and [[wikipedia:Nepal|Nepal]]. He has also explored over 50 high-altitude alpine lakes in Kashmir. | |||
== Mount Kilimanjaro expedition (2025) == | == Mount Kilimanjaro expedition (2025) == | ||
In August 2025, Mahapatra joined an international expedition team comprising climbers from multiple countries. | In August 2025, Mahapatra joined an international expedition team comprising climbers from multiple countries. | ||
He was the | He was the only Indian mountaineer in the group. | ||
He successfully summited: | He successfully summited: | ||
* '''Mount Kilimanjaro''' (5,895 m / 19,341 ft) | * '''Mount Kilimanjaro''' (5,895 m / 19,341 ft) | ||
At the peak, he hoisted the | At the peak, he hoisted the Indian National Flag and the flag of Maa Samalei , honoring Western Odisha. | ||
== Entrepreneurship == | == Entrepreneurship == | ||
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== Achievements and recognition == | == Achievements and recognition == | ||
* Featured as a | * Featured as a Role Model in Class 5 CBSE English textbook | ||
* Winner – | * Winner – 26th National Youth Festival , Dharwad (Aviation & Climbing) | ||
* Honoured across Odisha for mountaineering excellence | * Honoured across Odisha for mountaineering excellence | ||
* Recognized as an emerging youth icon in adventure sports | * Recognized as an emerging youth icon in adventure sports | ||
* Environmental awareness advocate; known as a "tree lover" | * Environmental awareness advocate; known as a "tree lover" | ||
* Received the | * Received the Prakruti Bandhu Award (2023) for contributions to environmental protection | ||
== Vision == | == Vision == | ||
Mahapatra has expressed gratitude to | Mahapatra has expressed gratitude to Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit for his guidance and support. | ||
He aims to mentor young climbers and strengthen India’s global mountaineering presence. | He aims to mentor young climbers and strengthen India’s global mountaineering presence. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Indian mountaineers]] | [[Category:Indian mountaineers]] | ||
[[Category:People from Odisha]] | [[Category:People from Odisha]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 2 December 2025
| Ashirbad Mahapatra (Anup) | |
| |
| Born | 03/07/1997 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other Name | Anup |
| Residence | Kulita Tukura, Attabira, Bargarh district, Odisha, India. |
| Education | Master in Rural Development |
| Parents |
|
| Relatives | Adarsh Mahapatra (brother). |
| Occupation | International Mountaineer, Environmentalist, Trek Leader, Entrepreneur |
| Alma mater | Sambalpur University; Larambha College |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 6 ft (182 cm) |
| Known for | Scaling Mount Kilimanjaro (2025); Role Model in Class 5 CBSE English textbook; Founder of MountXplore |
| Awards |
|
Ashirbad Mahapatra (Anup) is an Indian Mountaineer, Environmentalist, Trek Leader, Entrepreneur from Odisha. He gained national attention after being featured as a Role Model in the Class 5 CBSE English textbook , highlighting his mountaineering achievements—Most notably, his 2025 summit of Mount Kilimanjaro—the highest peak in the Africa continent located in Tanzania —where he proudly hoisted the National Flag of India alongside the Flag of Maa Samalei, marking a powerful moment of national and cultural pride.
Early life and education
Mahapatra was born in Ashirwad Nursing Home Sambalpur district, Odisha, India, Odisha. He completed his schooling at Kulita Tukura High School.
He pursued higher education at Sambalpur University and Larambha College.
His interest in trekking and adventure began during his school years, and by 2011, while in the 10th grade, he committed himself to training for a career in mountaineering.[1][2]
Recognition in CBSE textbook
In 2025, Mahapatra’s journey was featured in the Class 5 CBSE English textbook , where he was portrayed as a Role Model for young students.
The chapter highlights his determination, discipline, passion for nature, and mountaineering achievements—earning pride and recognition for Attabira and the Bargarh region.[3]
Mountaineering training
Mahapatra began formal adventure training in 2015 after joining the Odisha Mountaineering and Adventure Club.
He completed his Basic Mountaineering Course at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir.
His specialized training includes:
- Wilderness first aid
- CPR
- Search and rescue
- Fire safety
- Survival techniques
- Skiing
- Shooting
- Paragliding
- Skydiving
- Scuba diving
His leadership and discipline were strengthened during his association with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) .[4]
Rescue mission at Amarnath Yatra
During his training period, Mahapatra participated in a rescue operation at the Amarnath Yatra , one of India’s most challenging high-altitude pilgrimages.[5]
Amid a crisis involving extreme terrain and difficult weather, he and his team successfully rescued 78 stranded pilgrims , ensuring their safe evacuation.
This mission highlighted his courage, emergency skills, and commitment to service.
Mountaineering career
Mahapatra has climbed several notable peaks, including:
- 2016 - Mt. Sleeping Lady Mountain – 2,240 m
- 2017 - Mt. Neelkanth – 6,596 m
- 2018- Mt. Harmukh – 5,300 m
- 2019- Mt. Sunset Peak 4,745 m
- 2021 - Mt. Gol Top – 4,420 m
- 2023 - Mt. Trishul – 7,120 m
- 2024 - Mt. Tatakoti – 4,760 m
- 2025 - Mt. Kilimanjaro – 5895 m
He has trekked widely across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Kerala, Darjeeling, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Nepal. He has also explored over 50 high-altitude alpine lakes in Kashmir.
Mount Kilimanjaro expedition (2025)
In August 2025, Mahapatra joined an international expedition team comprising climbers from multiple countries. He was the only Indian mountaineer in the group.
He successfully summited:
- Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m / 19,341 ft)
At the peak, he hoisted the Indian National Flag and the flag of Maa Samalei , honoring Western Odisha.
Entrepreneurship
Mahapatra is the founder of MountXplore, a trekking and adventure tour company promoting ethical, sustainable, and professional mountaineering experiences in India.
Achievements and recognition
- Featured as a Role Model in Class 5 CBSE English textbook
- Winner – 26th National Youth Festival , Dharwad (Aviation & Climbing)
- Honoured across Odisha for mountaineering excellence
- Recognized as an emerging youth icon in adventure sports
- Environmental awareness advocate; known as a "tree lover"
- Received the Prakruti Bandhu Award (2023) for contributions to environmental protection
Vision
Mahapatra has expressed gratitude to Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit for his guidance and support. He aims to mentor young climbers and strengthen India’s global mountaineering presence.
Legacy
Mahapatra is regarded as an inspirational figure for students and aspiring mountaineers across India, promoting discipline, courage, and environmental responsibility.
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2025/Sep/21/mountaineer-from-odishas-bargarh-scales-africas-highest-peak
- ↑ https://kalingatv.com/?p=655534
- ↑ https://www.orissapost.com/bargarh-youth-scales-mt-kilimanjaro/
- ↑ https://odishabytes.com/odisha-youth-unfurls-tricolour-flag-of-maa-samaleswari-at-mount-kilimanjaro/
- ↑ http://thenewscontents.com/