Saturday 15 December 2012

120 NP - Sagarmatha National Park (1979)

Brief Description

"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."

萨加玛塔国家公园

"萨加玛塔是一个特别的地区,全区遍布形态各异的山脉、冰河和深谷。主要山脉珠穆朗玛峰,即世界最高峰,海拔8848米。公园里有许多稀有物种,例如雪豹和小熊猫。而舍帕斯部落的独特文化更使这一国家公园增加了魅力。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/120

Namche Bazaar, where the park's visitor centre is located

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