Tsewang Samanla

Tsewang Samanla was one among three Indians who died on Mount Everest in 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]

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References

  1. ↑ Simpson, Joe (1999). Dark Shadows Falling. The Mountaineers Books. p. 45.
  2. ↑ Lambert, John. Portraits of the Himalayas. p. 77.
  3. ↑ "Martyrs' Gallery". Martyrs' Gallery. Indo Tibetan Border Police Force. Retrieved 2012-02-02.