Sagarmatha National Park

The
prime attraction in the Sagarmatha National Park is the Mt.Everest ,the highest peak of the world.The park was added to the list of World Heritage Site in 1979.The park ,a part of Himalayan ecological zone,has several other prominent peaks most of which are above 6,0,00 m.With most of the other prominent peaks above 3,000 m.Sagarmatha is full of rugged terrain with deep gorges,glacier and huge rocks.With its Himalayan terrain nd it's unique culture the park offers a blend of natural and cultural tourist products.The vegetation at lower elevation is dominated by pine and hemlock forests,while above 3,500 m the forest is dominated with silver fir,birch,rhododendron ,and juniper tree.During spring and monsoon the varieties of rhododendron flowers are seen .The common wildlife in the park are the Himalayan tahr,lynz,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 193 species.Common ones among them are the impeyan pleasant(Danphe) ,blood pheasant,red-billed chough ,yellow-billed chough ,anow cock ,cnow piegon,Himalayan griffon,and lammergeyer.The national park also showcases the cultural trophies with the warm Sherpa hospitality and its many monasteries and cultural landmarks .

Activities:Trekking ,Mountaineering,experience of Sherpa culture
Accommodation:Resort hotels,lodge,camping
Access:Two-Day walk from Lukla which is 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu
Best Seasons:Qct-Nov and Mar-May
Park Headquarter :Mendalphu,Namche Bazzar