Council praises Nims’ amazing mountaineering achievement

The Council has recognised the almost superhuman achievement of one of the Borough’s residents.

The Council has recognised the almost superhuman achievement of one of the Borough’s residents, as well as his ongoing work for charities.

Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE is a former Gurkha and member of the local Nepalese community, who are always well represented at Eastleigh’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

Nims is a legend within the extreme mountaineering community, having conquered all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre-plus peaks in six months and six days, smashing the previous record of just under eight years. He was awarded the MBE for his outstanding contribution to high-altitude mountaineering.

The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Darshan Mann, has written to Nims praising his achievement, saying: “As a council we are always keen to

highlight the achievements of our ‘local heroes’ as a way of inspiring others to reach their potential. We’re very proud to have Nims as a resident of our Borough and wish him and his foundation well in their future endeavours.”

Nims firmly believes in supporting young talent regardless of race, culture or religion. He set up the Nimsdai Foundation dedicated to building opportunities and creating a difference for local Sherpas and guides, as well as UK military and Nepalese children’s charities. He says: “Everything in life is possible armed only with a determined approach and positive mindset.”

Read more about Nims’ story by visiting nimsdai.com

Picture credit: Thaneswar