About Shambu Tamang
Lived 1955 – 2022 (aged 66–67). Shambu Tamang was a Nepali mountaineer.
Shambu "Shambhu" Tamang (; 20 October 1955 – 7 July 2022) was a Nepalese mountaineer who once held the record as the youngest person to successfully climb Mount Everest, reaching the summit on May 5, 1973. There were discrepancies in previous records regarding his exact age at the time of the climb; while most sources claimed he was 16, it is now believed he was 17 years old. Tamang's record was surpassed in May 2001 by Temba Tsheri.
Tamang, who had since repeated his ascent of the summit from northern side, owned a trekking company in Kathmandu.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shambu Tamang?
Nepalese mountain climber
When was Shambu Tamang born?
Shambu Tamang was born in 1955.
When did Shambu Tamang die?
Shambu Tamang died in 2022.
What was Shambu Tamang's occupation?
Shambu Tamang was a mountaineer.
What nationality was Shambu Tamang?
Shambu Tamang was Nepali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shambu Tamang. https://biography.guide/shambu-tamang/
MLA: "Shambu Tamang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shambu-tamang/.
Chicago: "Shambu Tamang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shambu-tamang/.
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