Hyderabad mountaineer Yashwanth scales highest peak of Goa

Hyderabad mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth successfully summited Sonsogor Peak, Goa’s highest point, as part of his “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga” mission. The challenging expedition involved dense forests, wildlife risks, and difficult terrain, marking a significant achievement

Hyderabad: Young mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth has successfully summited the highest peak of Goa, Sonsogor Peak (1,166 m), on March 28, 2026, as part of his prestigious national mission “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga.”

This is part of his expedition to scale the highest peaks in all states of India.

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The expedition commenced at 8:00 am on March 28 and concluded late at night around 11:00 pm, marking a long and physically demanding climb. The summit push was completed in approximately seven hours, while the overall expedition remained highly challenging due to the difficult terrain and return journey.

“The route to the summit was extremely risky and demanding, with no proper trails or defined paths, making navigation a major challenge throughout the climb,” the mountaineer from the city said.

“The dense forest region is known for its rich biodiversity, and the expedition involved moving cautiously through areas with wildlife presence, including bears, leopards, king cobras, and other wild animals,” Yashwanth said.

“The terrain was covered with thick vegetation, wild fruits, and dense forest growth, adding both natural beauty and significant difficulty to the expedition. The absence of a clear route, combined with continuous wildlife risk, made this climb one of the most adventurous and technically challenging among the state high points,” he explained.

Yashwanth expressed his gratitude to the Goa Forest Department for their support in making this expedition successful. He also thanked Mr Alok Kumar, IPS, Director General of Police, Goa, Mr Kamal Dutta Garu, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Goa, and Mrs Jiss Verkey, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), North Goa.