Published 10:37 IST, October 14th 2024
Indian Man Sets New Guinness World Record for Fastest Visit to New Seven Wonders
Guinness World Records has recognised Indian Traveller Sujoy Kumar Mitra for setting a new world record for the fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders.
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New Delhi: Guinness World Records has officially recognised Indian Traveller Sujoy Kumar Mitra for setting a new world record for fastest time to visit New Seven Wonders of World. Mitra completed this extraordinary journey in an impressive 5 days, 17 hours, and 28 minutes.
record-breaking expedition commenced on 2 September 2024 in Petra, Jordan, and concluded on 8 September 2024. This achievement marks a significant milestone in world of travel and exploration, showcasing both human endurance and efficiency of modern transportation.
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Sujoy Kumar Mitra, rewned for his extensive travel accomplishments, has furr solidified his reputation as one of India's most prolific travellers. Mitra has achieved remarkable distinction of visiting all 198 countries (193 UN Nations plus Vatican City, Taiwan, Kosovo, Palestine, and Antarctica).
This latest achievement ds to Mitra's impressive record-breaking history. He has previously established two table Guinness World Records: 1. Fastest Travel Across 7 Continents: As part of an Indian duo, Mitra set world record for fastest travel across all seven continents.
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2. Fastest to Visit 25 Michelin Stars in One Day: Mitra set a record for visiting most Michelin-starred restaurants in a single day.
journey presented numerous challenges, including tight connections and potential delays. At Beijing Airport, Mitra faced a critical situation when he arrived just 45 minutes before his flight's departure. "In China, immigration officers questioned my brief stay. Any ditional questioning could have resulted in missing my onward flight," Mitra explained.
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In compliance with Guinness World Records guidelines, Mitra utilised only scheduled public transportation, with licensed taxis permitted for distances up to 50 km between transportation hubs or accommodations. attempt required meticulous planning and documentation, including proof of travel, time-stamped photographs, video recordings, and witness signatures at each wonder.
Upon confirmation of his latest Guinness World Record, Mitra stated: "This achievement represents culmination of meticulous planning and a passion for global exploration. It's t merely about setting a record, but about experiencing se incredible wonders of human creativity and perseverance in rapid succession. I hope this inspires more people to explore our world's rich cultural herit." Mitra aims to encour more Indians to travel both domestically and internationally. "Travel broens one's perspective. most enriching stories are often found between ps of a passport," he remarked. Looking ahe, Mitra disclosed that he is pursuing a total of 13 Guinness World Records, with five alrey achieved, two under validation, and six more planned.
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This record underscores t only Mitra's determination but also vancements in global travel that enable such feats. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity, both in creation of se wonders and in ability to experience m in such a condensed time frame.
(This story is t edited by Republic and is Published from a syndicated feed)
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10:37 IST, October 14th 2024