Travel Path: The Journey of Partha Kumar Ghosh

Partha Kumar Ghosh, currently 51 years old, is a resident of Naihati, West Bengal. He pursued his education in Agricultural Science and is presently serving as a senior responsible officer in the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.

From a very young age, alongside his studies, he took up tuition work to shoulder family responsibilities. At the same time, he remained actively involved in social service through a local voluntary organization, Naihati Prolife. Watching the travel stories, trekking experiences, and photographic slide shows of senior members of the organization—especially his mentor-like guide Sujay Singh—filled his young mind with dreams. However, with empty pockets and limited resources, travel required extreme frugality. Slowly, through discipline and sacrifice, he saved small amounts and would occasionally set out on short trips with childhood friends.

His travel journey can be said to have begun in the classic Bengali “Di-Pu-Da” style. His first major trip was to Darjeeling with six close-hearted friends—almost without tickets—and on a total budget of around ₹350. Even today, memories of that trip with Sandip, Amitabh, Arindam, Sanjoy, Pulak, and himself continue to stir joy deep within.

Gradually, his love for the mountains deepened. The journey intensified with the Sandakphu trek—a symbolic act of devotion to the pure and vast heights of nature. Supplies were minimal: roasted gram flour, biscuits, peanuts, and once a night, a simple self-cooked khichdi. After a full day of exhaustion, that meal felt richer than any five-star restaurant menu—an experience every nature lover would agree with.

This hide-and-seek between the crowded world of civilization and moments lost in mountains, forests, and jungles continued alongside daily work life. From the dense and sometimes dangerous forests of the Dooars to multiple trekking routes across Sikkim and Nepal in the Himalayas, his expedition experiences expanded steadily.

For a long time, his passion took him across the mountain ranges and glacier regions of Uttarakhand. Whenever fear tried to take hold, a family guardian, Dr. Nirmalya Ghosh, played a vital role in mentally strengthening him and pushing him forward with courage. Several treks were completed under Dr. Ghosh’s leadership, including the challenging Goecha La Pass expedition. Learning to view nature through a deeper, more respectful lens was largely his contribution.

The canvas of his dreams expanded significantly when he came under the guidance of the revered Karun Prasad Mitra—widely known in the mountaineering world as Paltu Da. Being included in his expeditions and receiving his affection and mentorship was a blessing. Such internationally renowned Bengali mountaineers are a lasting source of pride. Over time, they became known everywhere as the “uncle–nephew” duo.

Through Paltu Da, he was introduced to globally respected environmentalists and conservationists like Kankan Kumar Roy, Ranjit Ritt, and Ujjwal Roy. Their discussions, seminars, ideologies, and vision for future generations were deeply inspiring.

In 2018, the uncle–nephew duo together reached the Amadablam Base Camp and summited Kala Patthar, touching the feet of Mount Everest. Under the leadership of Karun Prasad Mitra and the revered Amiya Baruah, and with planning by Dr. Sanjay, reaching Everest Base Camp via the Khumbu Glacier felt like touching a lifelong milestone.

A new phase of international travel began with his introduction—again through Karun Prasad Mitra—to the highly respected Amolendu Biswas. At 75 years of age, having already visited around 130 countries, Amolendu Biswas remains capable of covering countless nautical miles with just a small backpack. During this phase, the guidance of his senior office authority and the driving force of the Kolkata Himalayan Club, Devjyoti Bhattacharya, further enriched his mountain experiences.

A dream he had never imagined—even in nightmares—was turned into reality by Amolendu Biswas, who simply said, “Pack your bag—we’re going to the Mountains of the Moon, and you’re coming with us.” Though initially overwhelmed by their global achievements, before he realized it, they had already pulled him beyond self-doubt.

In September 2019, the expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro—the highest peak of Africa—began. The six-member team, except for him, consisted entirely of retired and experienced mountaineers. The expedition was named “Retired But Not Tired.” Inspired by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s nostalgia, the Bengali team successfully completed the “Mountains of the Moon” expedition, followed by wildlife exploration in Serengeti and visits to Maasai tribal villages.

Then came the global halt caused by COVID-19. Bearing collective loss and grief, and holding onto hope for a new dawn, life slowly resumed. In 2023, backpacks were packed again—this time towards the North Pole and various regions of the Northern Hemisphere for nearly a month. The team—Karun Prasad Mitra, Amolendu Biswas, Kamala Biswas, and himself—were all nearing seventy, except him. The expedition was named “North at Seventy.”

This journey was a search for answers to life’s unanswered questions at dusk. Continuous cruising through icy Arctic waters, cutting through frozen seas, witnessing the Northern Lights almost daily, enduring temperatures of minus forty degrees in February—this was survival at the edge of life and death. The journey concluded with breathtaking landscapes of Norway, Iceland, and Finland, overnight stays in igloos, visits to the world’s only ice hotel, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of sitting inside Santa Claus’s own home.

As 2024 arrived, preparations began for the pull of the South Pole. The two-member team—he and Karun Prasad Mitra—planned the Antarctica expedition via Argentina. After immense effort, the Argentina visa was secured. The expedition was named “Southward to the South.” Unfortunately, due to technical issues with the expedition cruise, the mission had to be abandoned midway.

In August 2025, history was created when five members of the team hoisted the Indian national flag deep inside the Amazon rainforest on 15th August—the first Indians to do so. Except for him, all others were above seventy, leading to the expedition name “Bravery at Seventy-Two.” Standing before the untamed mystery of nature, they became witnesses to a historic experience.

Later in August 2025, he visited South Africa’s Kruger National Park, where wildlife came so close that one could smell their presence. Lions, cheetahs, rhinos, massive elephants, giraffes, and zebras often blocked safari paths due to high wildlife density. Nights spent in cloth tents were sleepless, filled with the powerful calls of nocturnal animals—memories that continue to feel dreamlike.

Though this may sound like a story, every word is real. The courage that fueled this journey has its deepest roots in his late mother, who herself suffered from neurological illness but, whenever told of his travel plans, would simply say, “You can do it.” That voice still echoes in his ears—“You can do it.”

With the blessings, love, and good wishes of everyone, he continues to live by the belief:
“I will do it.”

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Everything shared above is real and true. Questions are welcome—because asking questions is a sign of healthy curiosity. If someone like him, growing up in a marginal town, fighting financial hardship, could lie on a torn quilt and still weave dreams across the sky—and eventually touch those dreams—then together, let us respect and love nature and gift the next generation a world full of compassion.
Let us begin dreaming today—and take that pledge together.

Moreover , in every expedition Shri Sukamal Sen renound pharmacist of Naihati always been a good medical advisor who supports with medical kit to counter every type health hazards in challenging and adverse situation.

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