Tsewang Samanla
| Tsewang Smanla | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 |
| Died |
10 May 1996 (aged 38–39) North Face, Mount Everest |
| Resting place | North Face, Mount Everest |
| Police career | |
| Current status | Deceased |
| Department | Indo-Tibetan Border Police |
Tsewang Samanla was one among three Indians who died on Mount Everest in the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. He was a member of the first Indian team to reach the summit from the North Col. It is believed that Samanla descended later than his companions.[1] While descending from the summit, all three were trapped in a blizzard, and died due to exposure.[2] His body remains on the mountain.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Simpson, Joe (1999). Dark Shadows Falling. The Mountaineers Books. p. 45.
- ↑ Lambert, John. Portraits of the Himalayas. p. 77.
- ↑ "Martyrs' Gallery". Martyrs' Gallery. Indo Tibetan Border Police Force. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
External links
Tsewang Samanla at Find a Grave
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