National Park · Nepal
Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park is a national park in Nepal, covering 307,399 acres (124,400 ha), established in 1976.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Nepal |
| Area | 307,399 acres (124,400 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Highest point | Mount Everest — 8,850 m (29,035 ft) |
| Coordinates | 27.8911° N, 86.6930° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmāthā National Park is a national park in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal that was established in 1976 and encompasses an area of 1,148 km2 (443 sq mi) in the Solukhumbu District. It ranges in elevation from 2,845 to 8,848 m (9,334 to 29,029 ft) and includes Mount Everest. In the north, it borders Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, and Makalu Barun National Park in the east; in the south, it extends to Dudh Kosi river. It is part of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) · Kathmandu, Nepal · 82.6 miles away
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB) · Siliguri, India · 130.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sagarmatha National Park?
Sagarmatha National Park is in Nepal (27.8911° N, 86.6930° E).
When was Sagarmatha National Park established?
Sagarmatha National Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sagarmatha National Park?
Sagarmatha National Park covers 307,399 acres (124,400 ha).
What is the highest point in Sagarmatha National Park?
The highest point is Mount Everest, at 8,850 metres (29,035 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2211959 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagarmatha_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).