
FAQ About Tenzing Norgay

What were the early life and background of Tenzing Norgay?
Tenzing Norgay was born in May 1914 in the Khumbu region near Mount Everest. He came from a Sherpa family and worked his way up from a high-altitude porter to become a legendary mountaineer. His early exposure to climbing environments set him on a path to becoming one of the most recognized Sherpa climbers.