Navin Gulia Navin Gulia - A freak accident that left an ex-army officer, Navin Gulia paralyzed waist-down in 1995, today he has flown hang-gliders, driven over 1 lakh kilometers on adventure expeditions

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Navin Gulia - A freak accident that left an ex-army officer, Navin Gulia paralyzed waist-down in 1995, today he has flown hang-gliders, driven over 1 lakh kilometers on adventure expeditions
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Adventurer and motivational speaker inspiring with tales of endurance and resilience.

Pooja Desai

IT sector

Watch Navin Gulia Deliver Impactful Motivational Sessions

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Location
Location

delhi ncr

Language
Language

english, hindi

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

About Navin Gulia

A freak accident that left an ex-army officer, Navin Gulia paralyzed waist-down in 1995, today he has flown hang-gliders, driven over 1 lakh kilometers on adventure expeditions, has authored three books and is running an organization called Adda Charitable Trust for the welfare of underprivileged children.

Achievements

An ex-army officer, Navin Gulia made it to the Limca Book of Records by becoming the first and only person to drive from Delhi to Marsimik la, the highest motorable pass in the world, driving nonstop for 55 hours in 2004. What makes him extraordinary is that he is quadriplegic. Navin is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards including National Role Model Award from Dr. Abdul Kalam in 2007, the Global Indian Award by Time Of India in 2005, Karamveer Puruskar from iCongo in 2011 and CNN-IBN Real Heroes Award in 2012.

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Why Navin Gulia?

An inspiring story of relentless determination. Inspiring journey. Extraordinary adventure.

Career Highlights and Achievements of Navin Gulia

Ex-Indian Army Officer

Served in the Indian Army before sustaining a spinal injury that left him quadriplegic, demonstrating extraordinary resilience.

Motivational Speaker

Delivers inspiring talks at institutions and corporates, sharing his journey of courage, determination, and achievement.

Founder of ADAA

Established 'Apni Duniya Apna Ashiana' (ADAA), an NGO dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged children.

Limca Book of Records

First and only person to drive nonstop from Delhi to Marsimik La, the highest motorable pass, covering 1,110 km in 55 hours despite being quadriplegic.

Adventure Enthusiast

Engaged in microlight flying and long-distance driving expeditions, showcasing unparalleled courage and spirit.

Author

Authored books including In Quest of the Last Victory and Gandhi Banaam Bhagat, sharing insights on adventure and achievement.

National Role Model award

Conferred by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2007 for extraordinary courage and inspirational contributions.

Global Indian award

Recognized by Times of India in 2005 for outstanding achievement and inspirational journey.

Karamveer Puruskar

awarded by iCongo in 2011 for relentless service to society and inspiration to millions.

CNN-IBN Real Heroes award

Honored in 2012 for his remarkable courage, resilience, and contributions to society.

Godfrey Phillips 'Mind of Steel'

Recognized in 2010 for his determination and extraordinary mental strength.

Chief of Army Staff Commendation

awarded in 2005 for exemplary service, courage, and dedication as an army officer.

Why Navin Gulia ?

When you book Navin Gulia for your event, you bring in a speaker who turned a life-altering injury into a journey of purpose, inspiring people to rise above every limitation.
Booking Navin Gulia offers your audience the incredible story of a solo drive to Marsimik La at 18,632 ft, accomplished with 100% disability—a true symbol of unshakable willpower.
When you hire Navin Gulia, you get more than a motivational speaker—you invite a changemaker who turned three years of immobility into a mission that now uplifts thousands.
Book Navin Gulia to showcase how military mental strength can rebuild a life from scratch. His journey from the army to advocacy is deeply moving and unforgettable.
Navin Gulia’s NGO work and motivational journey leave a lasting impact. Book him to empower your audience with lessons in leadership, service, and relentless human spirit.
Hire Navin Gulia to speak about how the toughest battles—physical and mental—can lead to the most powerful transformations. His life is living proof of courage against all odds.

Snapshots of Navin Gulia

Showcasing some prominent images and videos of Navin Gulia including our previous events and other endeavors.

Navin Gulia

Navin Gulia - A freak accident that left an ex-army officer, Navin Gulia paralyzed waist-down in 1995, today he has flown hang-gliders, driven over 1 lakh kilometers on adventure expeditions

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FAQs

Navin Gulia is an ex-army officer, author, adventurer, and motivational speaker who overcame a life-altering spinal cord injury to inspire millions with his resilience, courage, and determination.
His personal journey of being 100% disabled due to a training accident, yet achieving extraordinary feats like driving non-stop for 55 hours to reach the world’s highest motorable road, makes him a true symbol of human grit and inspiration.
He speaks on resilience, determination, overcoming challenges, leadership, inclusivity, and never giving up in life, making him a powerful voice for both corporate and social events.
Yes, Navin has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the National Role Model Award by the President of India, for his inspiring journey and contributions to society.
Navin Gulia can be booked for motivational talks, workshops, and events through engage4more, where his sessions are curated to inspire and connect deeply with audiences.

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