Quick Info
| Profession | Mountaineer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/2017 |
| Age | 8 years |
| Birthplace | Palava Phase 2, Dombivli, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Prisha Lokesh Nikajoo
19/06/2025
A feature article highlighted Prisha Lokesh Nikajoo as a child yoga prodigy and described her as a young yoga guru. The piece focused on her prominence in yoga-related activities and her recognition in that field. However, this appears to refer to a different person with the same first name, so it has not been merged into the main biography.
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Bio/Wiki
| Prisha Lokesh Nikajoo is an Indian mountaineer and trekking enthusiast from Thane, Maharashtra. She gained international recognition as the youngest mountaineer to reach the base camp of Mount Everest at just 5 years old. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Doing Karate, Playing Table Tennis, Swimming, Trekking |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Lokesh Nikajoo (IT engineer, mountaineer) |
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| Mother | Seema Nikajoo (Consultant) |
| Siblings | Prisha Lokesh Nikajoo has two sisters. One of her sisters' names is Naysa Nikajoo. |
Career
| Started trekking at age 2.5 years, inspired by her father's mountaineering background | |
| Reached Kalsubai summit (highest peak of Maharashtra) on October 31, 2021, at age 3 years, 11 months, and 22 days in 3 hours and 16 minutes | |
| Became the youngest mountaineer to reach Mount Everest base camp (17,598 feet / 5,364 metres) on June 1, 2023, at age 5, completing the trek in 12 days | |
| Reached Kalsubai summit (highest peak of Maharashtra) on 31/10/2021, at age 3 years, 11 months, and 22 days in 3 hours and 16 minutes | |
| Became the youngest mountaineer to reach Mount Everest base camp (17,598 feet / 5,364 metres) on 01/06/2023, at age 5, completing the trek in 12 days |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/prisha-lokesh-625241380 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prisha Lokesh Nikajoo is an Indian toddler who set a record as the youngest mountaineer to climb Mount Everest's 17.6k ft base camp at the age of 5 on June 20, 2023. | |
| 2. Her grandparents are from Prabhat Pattan, Betul district in Madhya Pradesh. Her father, an IT Engineer, moved to Mumbai with his family. | |
| 3. Prisha began trekking at two years old due to her father's influence. They trek every weekend, and her father guides her using his training from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. | |
| 4. She has explored various locations and climbed mountains like Kalsubai Shikhar at the age of three. | |
| 5. At 3 years, 11 months, and 22 days old, Prisha set a record by reaching Kalsubai's peak in Maharashtra in just 3 hours and 16 minutes on October 31, 2021. | |
| 6. On June 20, 2023, she became the youngest mountaineer to reach the base camp of Mount Everest, completing the trek in 12 days. | |
| 7. Prisha started the Everest trek with her father from Lukla, Nepal on May 24, reached the base camp on June 1, 2023, holding the Indian Flag, and returned to Lukla on June 4, 2023. | |
| 8. Her father shared her achievements on social media, highlighting her determination and the message that girls can excel when supported. | |
| 9. Despite the extreme altitude and challenges like difficulty in breathing, headaches, and acute mountain sickness that affect many trekkers, Prisha managed the difficulties well during her Everest base camp trek. | |
| 10. On 01/06/2023, she became the youngest mountaineer to reach the base camp of Mount Everest, completing the trek in 12 days. | |
| 11. Prisha started the Everest trek with her father from Lukla, Nepal on 24/05/2023, reached the base camp on 01/06/2023, holding the Indian Flag, and returned to Lukla on 04/06/2023. |