Overview
- The Indian Navy confirmed her South Pole arrival on December 27 and shared photos and video on X.
- She skied roughly 60 nautical miles, about 115 km, from 89° South while hauling a sled with her gear.
- Temperatures near −30°C and gale-force winds marked the final push to the geographic pole.
- Media reports, citing the Navy, describe her as the second-youngest woman globally to ski to the South Pole.
- Karthikeyan has completed the Seven Summits, including Everest from the Nepal side, as part of her Grand Slam quest.