Sagarmatha National Park

Sagarmatha National Park is regarded to be the home of worls tallest mountain Mount Everest which is the second national park of Nepal and was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Sagarmatha National Park covers an area of 1148 kilometer square which is in the Solukhumbu district. This park is established to preserve the extraordinary landscape of Himalayan mountains include the world’s highest peak, which inclides Mount Everest. Additionally, four mountains that are higher than 8000 meters, are in this national area. For travelers all over the world this area is regarded to be the famous hiking zone. Its high altitude is the major focal point of this area.

Moreover, it is the home place of world's highest peaks including glaciers, rivers, valleys, and mountains. The major glaciers of Nepal Khumbu, Ninja, Ngoszumpa, Nangpa exist in in this park. Similarly, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Nuptse are the major peaks we find in this area are Sagarmatha,and Dudh koshi, Bhote koshi, and Imja Khola are the major rivers that cross from this park.  

Moreover, lots of varieties of Flora and Fauna can be seen here. including Red panda and Snow leopard it is also regarded to be the conservation site for various rare animals and birds. However, this place is the perfect spot for bird watching and mountaineering. More basically, this park is surrounded by gorges, rugged landscape, towering mountains from the Himlayas, and Mount Everest rests as the ideal destination.  Additionally, Gokyo Lake is the main attraction of this park which was inscribed in the Ramsar Site in 2007. 

However, most of the people in this area practice Buddhism and Tibetan culture. Similarly, it is anticipated that people in that area are from Tibet who follow the same trend till now. The travelers focus of observation is the civilizations and religions that have existed from centuries. Providing a wealth of knowledge on Sherpa culture various monasteries dot the park's landscapes. However, Tengboche monastery is the center of attraction for the visitors.  Moreover, Mani walls and prayer flags can also be found in this area. Their daily routines, distinct lifestyles and languages, and daily life in such mountainous places astound you.  

Major Highlights of Sagarmatha National Park

• Witnessing the exquisite landscape from the top

• Observing the highest Tengboche monastery

• Watching the various ranges of flora and fauna

• Exploring the culture, religion and overall lifestyle of local people

• Trekking, hiking, mountaineering and 

• Visiting the Gokyo lake

• Observing the glaciers, mountains and rivers

• Breathtaking views of Mount Everest from Kalapatthar

• Getting enjoyment from the top place. 

Best climate to visit: 

Tourists should be informed of the best time to visit the location because weather plays such an important role in making our tour plan more enjoyable. However, one should be informed of the pleasant weather before going to this park. When temperatures go below freezing due to the intense cold of winter, the summer season is considered to be the best time to visit this location.

How to reach Sagarmatha National Park:

The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is the nearest airport to the Sagarmatha National Park. However, visitors must first fly from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, which has flights to Lukla that take less than half an hour. Moreover, travelers can reach Sagarmatha via trekking for two days from Lukla. You can fly to Phaplu or Tumlingtar and then hike to Sagarmatha if you want to travel for a longer amount of time, which takes about five days from Phaplu and 10 days from Tumlingtar.