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Sagarmatha National Park: Travel & Wildlife Guide

Explore Sagarmatha National Park: wildlife, ecosystems, access, activities, conservation and best-season guidance.

The Everest park — 1,148 km² of the Khumbu, from pine forest to the summit of Sagarmatha (8,848.86 m).

Ecosystems

Subalpine fir and rhododendron to alpine scrub and permanent ice above 5,000 m.

What to do

The Everest treks, Tengboche monastery, Gokyo lakes, high passes; no roads — everything on foot or by Lukla flight.

Conservation

Co-managed with the Khumbu communities; the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee keeps the trails and base camps cleaner than any other 8,000 m region.

Best time to visit

Oct–Nov and Mar–May.

Key wildlife

  • Snow leopard
  • Himalayan tahr
  • Musk deer
  • Impeyan pheasant (danphe, national bird)
  • Bearded vulture