The first climber of world's highest mountain - Mount Everest 8,850 m (29,035 ft) peak with Mr. Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953 - Sir Edmund Hillary died at the age of 88 years on 11 January 2008. He was honoured many national and international presitgious awards. The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander. He was the honourary citizen of Nepal also.

We deeply mourn his passing away.