
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
Adventurer and motivational speaker inspiring with tales of endurance and resilience.
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english, hindi
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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