# Kushang Sherpa

_Indian mountaineer (1965–2024)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-13

> Kushang Dorjee Sherpa was a Nepalese-Indian Sherpa mountaineer, who in 1998 became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest from three sides. In recognition of his achievements, the Government of India awarded him the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 2003.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 February 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20750764#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20750764#P19))
- **Died:** 7 December 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20750764#P570))
- **Occupation:** mountain guide; mountaineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20750764#P106))

## Questions

**When was Kushang Sherpa born?**  
Kushang Sherpa was born on 15 February 1965 in Nepal.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Kushang Sherpa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushang_Sherpa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q20750764](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20750764) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Kushang Sherpa". DigiNepal. Last updated 13 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/kushang-sherpa. Retrieved 6 November 2026.