Sagarmatha National Park
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The park encompasses an area of 1,148 kmē and ranges in elevation from its lowest point of 2,845 m (9,335 ft) at Jorsalle to 8,850 m (29,035 ft) at the summit of Everest. Barren land above 5,000 m (16,400 ft) comprises 69% of the park while 28% is grazing land and the remaining 3% is forested. Most of the park area is very rugged and steep, with its terrain cut by deep rivers and glaciers.
| Year | Decision | Comments |
| 1979 | Inscribed | Reasons for inscription |
Reviews
Jack Focker (USA):
I loved it! We went last summer, me and some fellow boys. The scenery was perfect for those romantic moments... Pradip Chitrakar (Nepal):
Sagarmatha National Park is located in Solukhumbu District of Nepal.It was established in the year 1975 A.D. In 1979 it was included in the world heritage list.There are snow peaks and mountains.There are different types of plants like pine, rhododendron, Dhupi, etc. and animals like musk deer, Ghoral, emphyen, kalij, crows etc.
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- Sagarmatha National Park
- Country: Nepal
- Year: 1979
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Natural Heritage
Criteria: (7) - Category: Natural landscape, Mountain
- Connections:
Cryptozoology . Depicted on National Coat of Arms . Fatal Accidents or "disasters" . Glaciers . Greatest Altitude Variations . High entrance fees . Highest (over 5000m) . Himalaya . Name changes . On National Border . Ramsar Wetlands . Territorial Highest points . Tourist Treks .
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