The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Eight-year-old from Thrissur scales North Africa’s highest peak
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Mini Muringatheri
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Eight-year-old Iya Krish from Thrissur successfully scaled Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, reaching the 4,167-meter summit in July 2026. The expedition, completed with her father, followed months of rigorous training and a previous failed attempt due to harsh weather.
At an age when most children are busy mastering playground games, eight-year-old Iya Krish has added one of North Africa’s toughest mountain climbs to her list of achievements.
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