states: [nepal]
category: natural
year: 1979
location: Solu-Khumbu District of the Sagarmatha Zone
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 27.9652800000, 86.9130600000
Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nepal, is renowned for its stunning Himalayan landscape, including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Established in 1976, the park protects a diverse ecosystem of rare flora and fauna, such as snow leopards and Himalayan tahrs, alongside unique Sherpa culture and sacred monasteries. It serves as a critical conservation area and a global symbol of natural beauty and biodiversity.
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