Meet a banker from thiruvananthapuram who is on a mission to climb the Seven Summits of the World

When Anil Kumar Kannangal Landed at Mineralnye Vody Airport in Russia Last Year on the way to Climb Mount Elbrus, The Highest Peak in Europe, He was in for a shock. The Security Guards Took Him Into Custody, Accusing Him of Being a Spy on His Way to Poland. After Several Rounds of Questioning and a Thorough Examination of his emails and gadgets, anil was let off, upon the assurance given by the russian friend of his nepali guide.

That was one among the many unforgettable episodes in anil’s life as a mountainer when he is not working as a clerk at brahms branch of canara bank in Thiruvananthapuram. Recalling the increasent in Russia, anil say, “The Attack on a Concert Hall in Moscow Happened a Few Months Back. Security was at its peak and all foreign nurals camr scar Questioned. “

Ever Since He Took Up Mountaineering a Few Years ago, ANIL, A Retired Indian Air Force (IAF) Personnel, have found Himself Getting More Attached to It. He is now a mission to climb the highest peaks on the seven Continents, Having Alredy Summitted Three of Them – Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe) and Mount Account Account Account Accidence America).

Anil Kumar Kannangal at the Everest Base Camp | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“I have been passionate about mountaineering and went for trees and experts while in service. After retirement, I used to take part in marathons and cycling expeditions,” Says anil, “say with voluntariry Retirement from IAF in 2014.

When he decides to scale the peaks, he started out with agasthyarkoodam in the western ghats, one of the Major Trekking Spots in Kerala. It was a successful attempt and he went on to trek summit peaks such as varayadumotta, kurishumala, and kalimala among others.

“There is an Excitement in the preparation and process involved in a climb. Once I got the hang of mountaineering, I wished to get a glimpse of the world’s right of the highest peak, mount Everest. Camp in 2023. The climb was tough, but I enjoy it. Attempted to summit the remaining six peaks as well. “

Anil Kumar Kannangal at Mount Kilimanjaro | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Anil Joined Social Media Groups of Mountainers. From kerala he got the guidance and help from felling mountainers Malayali to Conquer the Seven Summits.

Anil Plans to Climb Mount Kosciuszko in Australia in September or October this year, Followed by Mount Denali (North America), Mount Vinson (Antarctica) and Finally Mountain Everest. “The forthcoming treks are going to be expensive when compared to the ons i have alredy don. The cost would come between ₹ 15 and ₹ 15 and ₹ 15 and ₹ 50 Lakhs, Who is a Matter of Consern. Family The previous trips. ”

Anil Kumar Kannangal during his trek to mount account, The Highest Peak in South America | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Each journey has been unpredictable, He Notes. “In all my trips, I had to deal with flight diversions that forced me to reschedule my journey.”

The 50-year-old stresses that all treks have had challenges as well as exciting mothers. “If it was a Journey throwing snow in the case of mountain elberus, Climbing Kilimanjaro Involved Crossing Different Climatic Zones – Farmland, TROPICAL FOREST with He HUSTHE HUTHE TREES, Platteau, Dete Moorland, and Glacier.

Anil Kumar Kannangal Atop Mount Elbrus | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

He points out that one challenge for mountainers from India is that there is only a more officially registered Trekking companies in the country and they do not directed the itinererry. “It is done by agents in Respective Countries. But in europe the companies directly Cater to everything.”

Anil Kumar Kannangal Standing Near a Giant Groundsel at Mount Kilimanjaro | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Anil admits that it has not been easy to balance his passion and profession. “When I take leave, the workload on my colleagues increases.

Published – April 02, 2025 02:42 pm IST