Achievements
A personal record
Verified milestones, recognitions and the ongoing pursuit of the Seven Summits.
1985
Born, Rolwaling Valley
13
Youngest NMA-certified climber
16
Youngest to summit Everest
3/7
Seven Summits completed
1999
Basic mountaineering certification, NMA
Youngest person certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, age 13.
2000
First Everest attempt
South Col route; turned back 22 metres from the summit.
2001
Youngest person to summit Everest
North Ridge, Tibet — recognized by the Government of Nepal and Guinness World Records, age 16.
2005
Bachelor’s degree, Wuhan University
Business Administration, completed on a Chinese government scholarship.
2011
Goodwill Ambassador, Nepal Tourism Year
Honoured by the Government of Nepal.
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Ganesh Man Prativa Puraskar
National recognition award, Nepal.
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Sundare Sherpa Rastriya Prativa Puraskar
National talent award, named for mountaineer Sundare Sherpa.
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TAAN Everest International Award
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal.
2015
Founder, Sherpa Khangri Outdoor
Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition agency.
Ongoing
Seven Summits — 3 of 7 complete
Everest (Asia), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Elbrus (Europe), Denali (North America).
“...a dream solely born out of my love for the mountains and climbing.”