Agartala, January 1, 2026: When determination stands firm like the Himalayas, no obstacle can halt its progress. That spirit is embodied by Rajasthan’s young cyclist Pappu Ram Choudhary, whose extraordinary journey has now reached Dharmanagar in Tripura.

Choudhary, hailing from Khimsar in Nagaur district, set out on a mission he calls “Shakti Sankalp Safar” — a 60,000 km cycling expedition across India. Starting from Rajasthan, he has already covered nearly 39,000 km, traversing 23 states and six union territories. His latest stop comes after riding through Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. Tonight, he rests at the Dharmanagar Circuit House.

Choudhary insists his journey is not about personal glory but about spreading a positive social message. His mission rests on three key pillars: he has already planted 30,000 saplings as part of his pledge to plant one lakh trees; he promotes road safety by engaging with students in schools and colleges to raise awareness about traffic discipline and safe driving; and he works to empower youth by campaigning against drug abuse, encouraging them to pursue sports and adopt healthy lifestyles.

Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said: “My goal is not just to conquer Mount Everest. I want every young Indian’s dream to rise higher than Everest itself. Building a healthy, aware, and disciplined India is the true purpose of my journey.”

From rugged border terrain along India-Bangladesh and India-Bhutan, to harsh weather and treacherous mountain roads, nothing has deterred his resolve. After Tripura, he will continue deeper into mountainous regions, with his ultimate aim to hoist the Indian tricolour atop Mount Everest.

His arrival in Tripura has sparked excitement among locals, many eager to catch a glimpse of the daring cyclist. The collective hope is clear: that Pappu Ram Choudhary’s Shakti Sankalp Safar succeeds, and India’s flag proudly waves from the world’s highest peak.