Sagarmatha National Park
Nepal
Date of Inscription: 1979
Criteria: (vii) Property : 114800 ha Solu-Khumbu District of the Sagarmatha Zone N27 57 55 E86 54 47 Ref: 120 |
Brief Description
Sagarmatha is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world (8,848 m). Several rare species, such as the snow leopard and the lesser panda, are found in the park. The presence of the Sherpas, with their unique culture, adds further interest to this site.



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