1976 – Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal is created. The National Park in northeastern Nepal, established in 1979, stands as the country’s inaugural national park, recognized as a Natural World Heritage Site. Nestled within the park are the upper catchment areas of the Dudh Kosi and Bhotekoshi rivers, along with the breathtaking Gokyo Lakes. The park’s elevation ranges from the majestic 2,845 meters at Monjo to the awe-inspiring summit of Mount Everest, reaching an astonishing 8,848 meters. The subalpine belt of the park is adorned with lush forests, home to a diverse array of flora, including juniper, fir, Himalayan birch, and rhododendron. Among the avian inhabitants, the park boasts a remarkable 208 bird species, including the Impeyan pheasant, bearded vulture, snowcock, and alpine chough, all of which have earned it the designation of an Important Bird Area. The park’s mammalian residents include the elusive Himalayan tahr, the graceful Himalayan serow, and the elusive musk deer. The snow leopard, a symbol of the park’s grandeur, roams the elevations above 3,500 meters, while the Indian leopard gracefully navigates the forests in lower elevations.
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