Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park extends over an area of 1,148 square kilometers of the Himalayan ecological zone in Khumbu region of Nepal. The Park includes the upper catchments areas of the Dudhkoshi and Bhotehoshi 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’s highest peak- Sagarmatha at 8,848m above the sea level. Other peaks above 6,000m are Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam and Pumori. 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 Mane Rumdu. Tengboche, Thame, Khumjung and Pangboche are some other famous monasteries of this region. For its superlative natural characteristics, UNESCO has enlisted SNP as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
FACT SHEET |
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| Location | Northern mountain of eastern Nepal |
| National Park Establishment | 19 July 1976 (04 Shrawan, 2033) |
| National Park Area | 1,148 Square Kilometers |
| IUCN Category | II |
| World Heritage Site Declaration | 1979 (UNESCO) |
| Buffer Zone Declaration | 01 January, 2002 (17 Poush, 2058) |
| Buffer Zone Area | 275 Square Kilometers |
| Buffer Zone Households | 1,619 |
| Buffer Zone Population | 7,745 |
| Major Ethnic Group | Sherpa |
| Major Religion | Buddhism |
| Major Glaciers | Khumbu, Imja, Ngozumpa and Nangpa |
| Ramsar Site | Gokyo and the associated wetlands |
| Major Rivers | DudhKoshi, Bhotekoshi and ImjaKhola |
| Major Peaks | Sagarmatha (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Cho Oyu (8,153 m) and Nuptse (7,896 m) |
| Bioclimatic Zone | Lower Temperate, Upper Temperate, Sub-alpine, Alpine and Nival |
| Climate | Temperate to Arctic |
| Main Mammals | Snow Leopard, Musk Deer and Red Panda |
| Major Trees | Pine, Hemlock, Fir, Juniper and Birch |
| Annual Visitors | 45,112 in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (Foreign Tourists Only) |
| Annual Revenue | Rs. 14,39,56,605 (US $ Equivalent 1411340) in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 |
