Sagarmatha National Park protects the Khumbu region, home of Mount Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali) and other giants such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam. Established in the 1970s and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, it combines dramatic glaciated peaks with Sherpa villages, monasteries and forests of rhododendron, birch and pine.
Quick answer: The park covers the Everest region above Monjo, including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Gokyo and Everest Base Camp. Foreigners need the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit plus the Khumbu municipality fee. Wildlife includes Himalayan tahr, musk deer, red panda, snow leopard and Nepal's national bird, the danphe.
Sagarmatha National Park at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| UNESCO | World Heritage Site, 1979 |
| Highest peak | Mount Everest, 8,849 m |
| Entry | At Monjo, below Namche |
| Permits | Sagarmatha National Park permit; Khumbu municipality fee |
| Wildlife | Himalayan tahr, musk deer, red panda, snow leopard, danphe |
Highlights
- Namche Bazaar and the Sherpa villages.
- Tengboche Monastery.
- Gokyo Lakes.
- Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.
Trips and guides
Plan your visit
Sagarmatha National Park is one of the great mountain parks of the world. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.