Overview

Sagarmathana (Mt. Everest) National Park

A world Heritage Site
Established in 1975 Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National park is spread over an area of 1,148 Sq. km. of the Himalayan ecological zone in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The Park includes the upper catchment areas of the Dudh koshi and Bhote koshi Rivers and is largely composed of rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas, ranging from 2,845m. at Monjo to the top of the world highest – Sagarmatha at 8,848m. above the sea level. Other peaks above 6,000m. are Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam and Pumori.

The mountains of the park are geologically young and are broken up by gorges and glacial valleys. The vegetation found at the lower altitude of the park include pine and hemlock forests, white fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron, scrub and alpine plant communities are common at the higher altitude.

The park is home of the red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika) and over 118 species of bird including the impeyan, pheasant, snow cock, blood pheasant, red billed cough, yellow billed cough etc.

The famed Sherpa people, whose lives are interwoven with the teachings of Buddhism, live in the region. The renowned Tengboche and other monasteries are common gathering places to celebrate religious festivals such as Dumje and Mani Rimdu. In addition to Tengboche, Thame, Khumjung and Pangboche are some other famous monasteries.

For the superlative natural characteristics, UNESCO listed Sagarmatha National Park as a World Heritage Site in 1979.

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Highlights:

>	Moderate to fairly hard trek
>	Exciting flight to/from Lukla
>	Sagarmatha National Park a World Heritage site
>	Himalayan Flora and Fauna
>	Sunrise and sunset view over the Himalaya
>	Namche bazaar, the gateway to Everest region
>	Gokyo Ri 5,350m. – the best viewpoint to see the World highest Peak Mt. Everest 8,848m. and Cho yu 8,201m.
>	Sherpa homeland, Monasteries, amazing view of Himalayan Peaks like Everest, Cho Yu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and excellent views of Gokyo Lake and Glacier.
>	Best place to see blue puppy from mid July till mid August.