Sagarmatha National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sagarmatha National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Everest Base Camp Trek—14 Days

• Landing Everest Base Camp Kalapathar by Helicopter With Breakfast

• Everest Base Camp Trekking

• Everest Base Camp Trek—14 Days

• Mountain Everest Scenic Flight With Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Admission to Sagarmatha National Park varies by country of origin. Nepali citizens pay 100 Nepali rupees, citizens of SAARC countries (including India) pay 1,500 Nepali rupees, and other foreign nationals pay 3,000 Nepali rupees. Kids ages 10 and under of any nationality get free entry. Admission is not the main expense, however. All foreign trekkers must trek with a guide, and transportation, accommodation, and food costs far exceed the cost of entry.

Yes, Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park is definitely worth visiting. It's where the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, and several other mountains above 23,000 feet (7,000 meters) are located. In addition to the popular trek to Everest Base Camp, you can enjoy other less-busy treks through the park or visit on a day trip from Kathmandu by helicopter.

Per one customer who booked the Landing Everest Base Camp Kalapathar by Helicopter With Breakfast, "Our helicopter tour of Mount Everest was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—absolutely incredible from start to finish. Zero regrets. If you're considering it, spend the money. It's worth every penny. Communication before we arrived was excellent, and everything was seamlessly organized, including hotel pickup and drop-off. We felt safe and comfortable the entire time, and the crew was professional and reassuring throughout the flight."

Does the name Mount Everest ring any bells? The world’s tallest peak is known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, loosely translated to “Goddess of the Sky.” This unique UNESCO-protected region is filled with stunning mountain landscapes, including snowy valleys and sky-high glaciers. It is also the traditional home of the Sherpa people.

Unless you’re planning on a summit climb, chances are you’ve got your eyes on the Everest Base Camp trek, or EBC in hikers’ parlance. That said, you’ve got a choice of several routes, so make sure you do significant research ahead of time. High-altitude treks are considerably more challenging, so don’t skimp on preparation..

A park entry permit is required to access the protected areas. It can be obtained in the Sagarmatha National Park visitors’ center or in Kathmandu ahead of time. Fees are typically payable in Nepali rupees, so make sure you have enough cash on you. Bonus: Children 10 or under can enter for free.

Visitors have two main weather windows for optimal Everest views. The first is in the fall, typically from late September or October to November, when skies clear up after months of monsoon rains. The second is in the spring from March to May—the latter part coincides with most summit bids.

One of the best places in the Khumbu region to learn about Sherpa communities is Namche Bazaar, which is home to a small Sherpa Museum. It is a short hike from town, located in a stunning woodland setting. You can also reliably meet local community members during overnights in homestays.

While the region is home to snow leopards, the Grey Ghost is famously hard to spot. Visitors will have better luck catching sight of over a hundred bird species, including the Himalayan snowcock. There are also small mammals, from marmots to the mouse-like pika, and endangered red pandas.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Sagarmatha National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Nepal:

• Thamel

• Pashupatinath

• Boudhanath

• Nagarkot

• Bhaktapur

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Nepal.