Ang Kami


Ang Kami Sherpa was the member of the third Indian Everest expedition, led by Captain M S Kohliin 1965 which was first Indian successful Everest Expedition climbed Mount Everest, consisted of 21 major expedition members and 50 Sherpas. The initial attempt was at the end of April, when they returned to base camp due to bad weather and waited 2 weeks for better weather.
Together with C. P. Vohra Ang Kami reached on the summit On 24th May, 1965,,,,.He is the fifth Indian man and twentieth man in world that climbed Mount Everest

Honors and Awards

He was awarded Arjuna award and Padma Shri for his achievements.