Children with Special Needs Scale Everest Base Camp
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 10:41 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
21 children from state-run schools in Andhra Pradesh completed an expedition to Everest Base Camp, reaching an altitude of 17,598 feet. The team included 8 girls and set a national benchmark.
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