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Avtar Singh Cheema (1933–1989) was the first Indian man and the 16th person in world to climb Mount Everest. [1] Along with 8 others he was a part of the third mission undertaken by the Indian Army , in 1965, to climb Mount Everest after two failed attempts.
May 20, 2017 · After two failed attempts undertaken by the Indian Army, it was finally on May 20, 1965, when for the first time, an Indian stepped the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. Colonel Avtar Singh Cheema was that first Indian to bring pride to the nation by climbing the Mount Everest. He successfully conquered the mountain with Sherpa Nawang ...
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May 14, 2018 · It was only in the third attempt on May 20, 1965, Colonel Avtar Singh Cheema reached the summit of the mountain. He was the first Indian to bring pride to the nation by climbing the tallest mountain. In what was the most successful expedition, Avtar Cheema along with 8 others were able to touch the peak. Avtar Singh Cheema led the team by ...
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अवतार सिंह चीमा. औतार सिंह चीमा (1933–1989) प्रथम भारतीय थे जो सफलता पूर्वक माउंट ऐवरेस्ट फतह किया। वो भारतीय सेना के दो असफल प्रयासों के ...
Jan 29, 2022 · Avtar Singh Cheema was the first Indian-born man to climb Mount Everest in 1965, accompanied by Nawang Gombu Sherpa. Learn more about his expedition, the Indian attempts on Everest, and the first Indian citizen to summit without oxygen.
Avtar Singh Cheema is a social worker and a palliative care advocate who founded Palliative Peace, an organization that serves patients and families with terminal diseases. He has a master's degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University and has participated in various international workshops and events related to palliative care.
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He ascended the SE Ridge after successfully conquering the peak with Sherpa Nawang Gombu. At the time, he was a Captain in the Parachute Regiment, and he was eventually promoted to Colonel. Colonel Cheema received the Arjuna Award as well as the highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, for his great efforts.
