IIM Indore Director Climbs Africa's Highest Peak Mount Kilimanjaro

IIM Indore Director Prof. Himanshu Rai began ascending the peak on July 9. He dedicated the feat to India and IIM Indore.

New Delhi: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak, raised the Indian flag once more as Professor Himanshu Rai, Director of IIM Indore, scaled its 5895 metres (more than 19 thousand feet) height. He attributed his achievement to India and IIM Indore. Prof. Rai had started ascending this peak on July 9.

Taking to Twitter, Himanshu Rai said, "With your blessings, I did the Uhuru summit (Mount Kilimanjaro) yesterday 15 July at 7.30 am. World's highest free-standing mountain and Africa's highest peak conquered. I dedicate this summit to my country, and to @IIM_I & the entire #IIMI family."

He eventually reached the summit at 7.30 a.m. on July 15th, after trekking for six days. The last leg's climb began at 12 p.m. on the 14th of July and ended at 6.30 p.m. at the camp. Rai was accompanied on this excursion by two other buddies and comrades who scaled this peak with him.

Prof. Rai claims that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a total elevation of almost 19 thousand feet, is extraordinarily tough. Because of the intense cold and high wind flow, mountain climbing at night is considered the most challenging. There are seven paths to the mountain's summit, each with a distinct sort of housing. This peak may take 5-9 days to climb on average.

Prof. Rai remarked that he has always enjoyed mountain climbing and has planned a trip to Africa solely for that purpose. He stated that Mount Kilimanjaro was picked since it is the world's tallest peak that is not part of any mountain chain.

Every other mountain is part of a chain. Rai has already climbed Rudra Gaira Parvat and Kala Patthar Parvat.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa's highest peak, standing at 5,895 metres (19,340 feet). It is the world's tallest free-standing mountain rise, meaning it is not part of a mountain range.

Kilimanjaro, also known as a stratovolcano (a massive volcano formed of ash, lava, and rock), is composed of three cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the mountain's top and the highest of the three volcanic structures. While Mawenzi and Shira are no longer active, Kibo is latent and might erupt again. Scientists believe the last eruption occurred 360,000 years ago. Uhuru, the Swahili word for "freedom," is the highest point on Kibo's crater rim.

The mountain is also recognised for its snow-capped top, but experts warn that the snow may vanish over the next 20 years or so, according to National Geographic.