If you’re still deliberating about your next vacation, take inspiration from this traveler who has added a stellar travel record to his name. Sujoy Kumar Mitra has once again registered his name in history. Guinness World Record For the fastest journey to the new seven Wonders of the WorldMitra accomplished this amazing feat in 5 days, 17 hours and 28 minutes!

Their expedition, which began on 2 September 2024 in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, ended on 8 September 2024, leaving a lasting legacy of exploration and speed.

This adventure was not Mitra’s first experience with record-breaking fame. An accomplished traveler who has visited all 198 countries, including all 193 UN member states and Antarctica, Taiwan, Kosovo and others, Mitra is no stranger to globetrotting. His latest accolade adds to his growing list of extraordinary accomplishments!

He has established the first two notable Guinness World Records,

Fastest journey across 7 continents: In 2023, as part of an Indian duo, Mitra set a world record for the fastest journey across all seven continents.

Fastest tour to 25 Michelin stars in one day: Mitra set a record for visiting the most number of Michelin-starred restaurants in a single day.

What made Mitra’s journey even more remarkable was that he had very little time to complete it. travel to seven Wonders Being based on different continents meant she had to deal with everything from tricky flight connections to navigating local laws and regulations. Mitra faced a serious condition at the Beijing airport when he arrived just 45 minutes before the departure of his flight. “In China, immigration officials inquired about my brief stay. Any additional questioning could have resulted in missing my onward flight,” says Mitra.

Mitra followed strict rules set by Guinness World Records, which required the use of only scheduled public transport, with licensed taxis allowed for short distances (up to 50 km) between transit centres. The meticulous planning and documentation involved was staggering: each of the Seven Wonders required time-stamped photographs, video footage, and witness signatures.

His latest record beats the previous benchmark set earlier this year by 45-year-old Egyptian adventurer Magdy Aissa, who clocked 6 days, 11 hours and 52 minutes to visit the New Seven Wonders. Aisa had recently overtaken the previous record holder, British traveler Jamie MacDonald.

Mitra aims to encourage more Indians to travel domestically and internationally. He commented, “Travel broadens one’s perspective. The richest stories are often found between the pages of a passport.” Looking ahead, Mitra revealed that he is attempting to create a total of 13 Guinness World Records, of which five have already been achieved, two are under verification, and six more are planned.

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