Disabled eyes Everest Himalayan News Service Sudarshan Gautam, who lost both of his hands at the age of 14, is all set to climb Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world. Speaking at a programme organised by the Disabled Centre Nepal, Gatuam said that he made this decision after going through rigorous training and inspiration from Asian Trekking and the fastest climber of the Everest, Pemba Dorje Sherpa. “A group of eight people, including Pemba, will accompany me,” he said, adding he will embark on the tour from the last week of August. “First, I will climb Yalla Peak of Langtang. Thereafter, I will go on to climb the Everest,” he said. A commerce graduate, Gautam has already set a record by driving vehicles in busy cities of the country. “I have decided to climb the Everest just to teach the world that disability does not hinder progress,” he said. Pemba Dorje Sherpa said Gautam might be successful in setting the unique record. “Having trained him for 15 days, I am confident that he can scale the highest peak,” he said. Mohan Singh, director of the Asian Trekking, said that he is ready to help Gautam scale the highest peak. Birendra Pokharel, president of the Federation of the Disabled, said that Gautam’s effort is an inspiration for all disabled people.