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Sagarmatha National Park was
established in 1976 and got included in the
World Heritage Site List in 1979. It covers an
area of 1,148 sq. km. It is located in the upper
regions of Dudh Koshi, Bhote Koshi and the Imja
Khola riverine system. This area is also known
as the Khumbu region and has some of the world/s
highest mountains, including Mount Everest. This
region is very rich in mountain flora and fauna.
The plants include the famous rhododendron
bushes and other species such as birch, blue
pine, etc. The wildlife includes Himalayan tahr,
blue sheep, mouse hare, black bear and snow
leopards. Bird species include Impeyan pheasant,
snow cock, snow pigeon, and Himalayan griffon
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