Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma from India has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits, completing the challenge in 92 days, four hours and 45 minutes.
The achievement was officially recognised on 6 February 2026, with Varma receiving his certificate at a ceremony in Delhi on 17 March.
Varma began his record-breaking journey on 23 October 2024, summiting Mount Elbrus in Russia, and completed the final climb on 23 January 2025 at Mount Sidley in Antarctica.
The Seven Volcanic Summits, one on each continent, are widely regarded as among the most physically and environmentally demanding challenges in mountaineering.
At the award presentation at CSOI, Vinay Marg, Delhi, Varma was formally acknowledged by Rishi Nath from the Guinness World Records team.
The event drew widespread applause, reflecting both recognition of Varma’s personal determination and India’s growing presence in extreme adventure sports globally.
Hailing from Visakhapatnam, Varma has a long history of high-altitude achievements. He has previously scaled Mount Everest and completed the Seven Summits challenge, which involves the highest peak on each continent. He has also undertaken an expedition to the geographic South Pole, skiing across severe icy terrain under extreme conditions.
Varma’s career began in martial arts, a discipline he credits with building the mental and physical resilience required for his mountaineering pursuits. His rapid ascent of the Seven Volcanic Summits adds to a portfolio of accomplishments that has inspired young adventurers across India.
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