Kolkata-born globetrotter Kashi Samaddar has etched his name into history as the first person in the world to visit every country on Earth. With this extraordinary feat, he has not only fulfilled a personal mission but also sent a powerful message about global equality, peace, and perseverance.
Samaddar completed his journey across all 195 recognized sovereign nations, including Taiwan, on July 9, 2011, in South Sudan—the world’s youngest country. His journey, however, began much earlier and was sparked by an incident in 2003 at Johannesburg Airport, where he faced visa discrimination. That event inspired a lifelong commitment to promote equal visa rights and end nationality-based travel restrictions.
He has now achieved 11 world records and continues to inspire millions with his motto: “True World Peace Through Tourism.”
Indian adventurer Kashi Samaddar has recently achieved a remarkable milestone by setting his 11th world record, being recognized as the “Most Travelled Person on Earth.” Over a span of 25 years and 271 days, starting from September 7, 1996, in Zuwarah, Libya, he has explored an astounding 5,529 territories, dependencies, atolls, straits, and locations worldwide. This feat was officially acknowledged on June 4, 2022, in Biratnagar, Nepal .
Notable Achievements and Records:
FIRST TO VISIT ALL 197 COUNTRIES BECOMES THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON OF THE PLANET
Certified by World Records India that the Reigning Record Holder of the FIRST PERSON VISITED ALL COUNTRIES in Kosovo, South Sudan, Niue and Cook Islands totaling all 197 Independent Sovereign Countries- Kashi Samaddar, Hindu, INDIA has set Record of “MOST TRAVELLED PERSON OF THE PLANET” by visiting a total of 5564 Territories / Dependent / Disputed Countries / Straits /Tourism Locations on 25th February 2024 at Remote Atoll “One Foot Island” on his 03rd visit in Cook Islands.
CHAMPION NATIONALITY and THE STRONGEST WIN
Identity of People of Most Populous Country India (1.4278 Billion), the INDIAN PASSPORT became the Reigning World Champion of 15 years 10 days upon stamping on 06 Jun 2023 at Medan, Indonesia along with Record Holder of the First Person Visited All Countries, Kashi Samaddar (New Delhi), making INDIANS THE REIGNING CHAMPIONS from 27 May 2008. Despite a very low 144th Ranking of Indian Identity, THIS REIGNING WIN of 1.4278 Billion Persons on 06 June 2023, defeating the Top-Ranking Easy Visa Identities of the World, is the STRONGEST WIN of this Century from 06 June 1923.
FASTEST TREKKING BY FATHER-SON DUO TO GOMUKH
Kaustav Samaddar, New Delhi, India – a 09 yrs 09 months 21 days aged Tween trekked 38 KM return from Gangotri to 13200 ft high GOMUKH (Mouth of Holy Ganges) on 10 June 1996, with 12 hrs 42 mins time which has successfully completed 26 years unbroken till 10th June 2022. He did this with his Father Kashi Samaddar who later made Indians the Reigning World Champions for 14 yrs on 28th May 2022 in Vietnam, defeating the Powerful Identities of the World.
MOST TRAVELLED PERSON OF THE WORLD
Existing Record Holder of the “First Person Visited all Countries” from 27th May 2008 at Kosovo and 09th July 2011 at South Sudan – Adventurer Explorer Kashi Samaddar (INDIA) has visited 5529 Territories/ Dependents/ Atolls/ Straits/ Locations of the Earth setting his 11th Record as the “MOST TRAVELLED PERSON OF THE WORLD” on 04th June 2022 at Mahabharat famous BIRATNAGAR, Nepal for Journey from Touristic ZUWARAH, Libya (07 Sept 1996) during 25 yrs 271 days with the last leg from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for Mission True World Peace through Tourism, Reduction of Road Deaths and Pollution Free Environment. He has walked 0.52, self-driven 1.23, and flown 16.65 Million Miles.
LONGEST TIME WORK FOR ENVIRONMENT AROUND THE EARTH
Kashi Samaddar, New Delhi, India has set a new World Record of Longest Time Work for the Environment around the Earth, started on 26th October 2006 at Tuvalu (The most endangered Country of World) and finished on 25th Oct 2020 at Mawsynram (The Wettest place of the World) via the Impacted areas for 14 years.
First to Bank in All Countries: On February 25, 2024, he became the first person to conduct banking transactions in every country, highlighting his commitment to equal access and global integration .
Samaddar’s journey was inspired by a personal experience in 2003 when he was denied a visa at Johannesburg Airport due to his nationality. This incident motivated him to advocate for equal visa rights and promote global unity through travel. His mission centers on fostering “True World Peace through Tourism,” reducing road fatalities, and promoting environmental sustainability .
His achievements continue to inspire travelers and advocates worldwide, emphasizing the power of determination and the importance of global unity.
