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 The prime object of
attraction in the Sagarmatha National Park is Mt. Everest, the
peak of the world. The park was added to the list of World
Heritage Site in 1979. The park is in Sagarmatha district in
the northeastern part of the country. The park, a part of the
Himalayan ecological zone, has several other prominent peaks
most of which are above 6,000 meters. With most of the park
above 3,000 meters, Sagarmatha is full of rugged terrain with
deep gorges, glaciers and huge rocks.
With its Himalayan terrain and its unique culture, the park
offers a blend of natural and cultural tourist products here.
The vegetation at lower elevation is dominated by pine and
hemlock forests, while above 3,500 meters the forest is
dominated with silver fir, birch, rhododendron, and juniper
trees. During spring and monsoon the varieties of rhododendron
flowers are seen. The common wildlife in the park are
Himalayan Tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pikka (mouse hare) weasel,
jackal. Other rarely seen animals are Himalayan black bear,
wolf, lynx, and snow leopard. Birds inhabiting the park are of
over 118 species. Common ones among them are the impeyan
pheasant (Danphe), blood pheasant, red billed cough,
yellow-billed chough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan
griffon, and lammergeyer.
 The national parks also showcase the cultural trophies with
the warm Sherpa hospitality and its many monasteries and
cultural landmarks. The best time to visit the park is during
autumn months October and November and from March to May in
summer when the days are warm and clear. The best way to reach
the Sagarmatha National Park is to fly to Lukla from where the
national park is only two days trek away. Another option is to
go via Jire or Tumlingtar. From both these places the national
park is a 10 to 20 days trek away. Except for a few helicopter
landing strips, most part of the national park is inaccessible
and can only be explored by walking. |
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Entry Fee Person Per Day :-
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
100
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs.
1000
( Note : Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years ).
Filming permit fee ( Documentary
/ Feature Films ):
- For Nepalese Nationals, Rs 5000
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 25000
- For Other Foreign Nationals, equivalent national currency of
US $1000
Helicopter Landing
in Protected Area, Rs. 2000 Per landing |
