Sagarmatha National Park

萨加玛塔国家公园

🇮🇹 Nepal📅 1979 Inscribed

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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.

Insight I

Home to **Mount Everest**, the highest peak in the world, along with six other peaks over 6000m.

Insight II

More than **3,000 Sherpas** live in the park.

Insight III

Due to their early role in **Everest expeditions**, **Sherpas** have become a **slang byword** for climbing guides.