Panaji: Young mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth has successfully summited the
highest peak of Goa, Sonsogor Peak (1,166 m) on March 28, 2026, as
part of his prestigious national mission “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga.”
The expedition commenced at 8:00 AM on March 28 and concluded late
at night around 11:00 PM, marking a long and physically demanding
climb. The summit push was completed in approximately 7 hours, while
the overall expedition remained highly challenging due to the difficult
terrain and return journey.
The route to the summit was extremely risky and demanding, with no
proper trails or defined paths, making navigation a major challenge
throughout the climb. The dense forest region is known for its rich
biodiversity, and the expedition involved moving cautiously through
areas with wildlife presence, including bears, leopards, king cobras, and
other wild animals.
The terrain was covered with thick vegetation, wild fruits, and dense
forest growth, adding both natural beauty and significant difficulty to
the expedition. The absence of a clear route, combined with continuous
wildlife risk, made this climb one of the most adventurous and
technically challenging among the state high points.
Bhukya Yashwanth expressed his sincere gratitude to the Goa Forest
Department for their valuable support in making this expedition
successful. He extended special thanks to:
* Shri Alok Kumar, IPS, Director General of Police, Goa • Shri Kamal Dutta Garu, Principal Chief Conservator of
Forests (PCCF), Goa
* Shri Jiss Verkey, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF),
North Goa
for their encouragement, coordination, and support throughout the
expedition.
