Hyderabad, May 3 -- Nine-year-old mountaineer Vihaan Ram from Siddipet district in Telangana has scaled Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 metres), the highest peak on the Australian continent, marking a significant milestone in his growing mountaineering journey.

Vihaan, a native of Hanuma Thanda in Dhoolimitta mandal, has already achieved notable success at a young age. He previously summited Mount Kilimanjaro (5,685 metres) in Tanzania and also climbed Mount Pathalsu (4,250 metres) near Manali, demonstrating consistent determination and endurance.

Vihaan promotes drug-free lifestyle

During all his expeditions, Vihaan carries a banner promoting a drug-free lifestyle, encouraging youth to focus on health, sports and constructive goals.

His fath...