What is Avtar Singh Cheema's middle name?
Singh
Avtar Singh Cheema date of birth:
1933
How old was Avtar Singh Cheema when died?
56
When did Avtar Singh Cheema die?
1989
Avtar Singh Cheema body shape:
Athletic
What is Avtar Singh Cheema's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Avtar Singh Cheema nationality?
Indian
Avtar Singh Cheema claim to fame:
was the first Indian to climb Mount Everest
Short Biography
Avtar Singh Cheema (1933–1989): was the first Indian to lead a successful expedition that climbed Mount Everest. He was a part of the third mission undertaken by the Indian Army, in 1965, to climb Mt. Everest after two failed attempts. He successfully conquered the mountain on 20 May 1965. He was a Captain in the 7th Bn Parachute regiment at that time. Later he was promoted to colonel.