What can a man ask for on his 100th birthday, this man had something unusual. Click here!
Home > News Shots > India newsThis man from Kerala's Thrissur district is an inspiration to many not just for his active thinking but also for an active lifestyle that he speaks about. P Chitran Namboodiripad, was any common man to the country but after his unique wish, he has garnered millions of fans to his list.
Chitran, who will be celebrating his 100th birthday in October plans to celebrate it by trekking in the Himalayas. WHAT!!! Really!!! Yes you read it right.
Something that will inspire you more is, Chitran has made more than 25 trips to few holy shrines in the Himalayas over the last three decades. His last trip was in December 2018, when he visited Badrinath and Kedarnath which he feel like a dream come true.
Speaking on his active lifestyle and the diet that he has, Chitran said he depends on a complete vegetarian diet involving a lot of fruits too, does yoga and goes for a walk daily.
Chitran has been part of a 118-member group that went on a pilgrimage from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. He was also an active participant among them all, sometimes inspired others when people lowered their enthusiasm.
Adding another feather to his cap, Chitran has received a national award for his contribution in the field of education.