Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
- Name
- Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
- Field
- Sports
- Known For
- First Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest (April 22, 1993)
- Biography
Overview
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa was the first Nepali woman to climb Mount Everest.
Key Achievements
- Summited on April 22, 1993, after four previous attempts.
- Awarded the National Hero of Nepal posthumously, becoming the first woman to receive this honor.
Legacy
- Died during descent on the same expedition.
- Inspired a generation of Nepali women mountaineers.
- Her image has appeared on Nepali stamps, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchok is named after her.
- Era / Period
- 1961–1993