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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 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)

Photo ID	#12389488
Date Taken	20 May 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Bronze statue Sir Edmund Hillary Everest Basecamp Trail Jiri Dolakha District Nepal May 2025 Tenzing Norgay Sherpa summit Mount Everest world's highest peak May 29 1953 New Zealander Nepalese Sherpa British expedition John Hunt mountaineering history friendship teamwork perseverance landmark moment achievement Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto installation statue commemoration mountaineering first confirmed individuals summit achievement historical event expedition leader symbolic friendship.