Sagarmatha National Park
- Name
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Category
- National Park
- Description
Sagarmatha National Park is a high-altitude protected area in the Himalayas, dominated by Mount Everest ($8,848.86\text{ m}$). It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Key Facts
- Area: $1,148\text{ km}^2$, with elevation ranging from $2,845\text{ m}$ to $8,848.86\text{ m}$.
- Key Fauna: Snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and blood pheasant.
- Cultural Value: Home to the Sherpa community, incorporating famous Sherpa villages and monasteries like Tengboche.
- Ecological Challenges: Suffers from heavy pollution and waste buildup due to intense mountaineering activities.
- Location / Province
- Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province
- Established Year
- 1976