Editorial photo #12389486 Human Interest

Sir Edmund Hillary And Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Have Special Mention In Jiri- The Gateway To Everest In Nepal-2

A bronze statue of Sir Edmund Hillary (right) is installed at the Everest Basecamp Trailhead in Jiri, Dolakha District, Nepal, in May 2025. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are renowned for being the first confirmed individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953. Hillary, a New Zealander, and Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, achieve this feat as part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their achievement is celebrated as a landmark moment in mountaineering history, and their friendship becomes a symbol of teamwork and perseverance. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12389486
Date taken: 20 May 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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