Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
Highest in fall and spring.

Permits
Park entry permit is required for hiking and camping, and walking within the park is prohibited from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. The climbing of any peaks below 6,000 metres requires a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Commercial filming requires a permit from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, and payment in local currency equivalent to US $1,000.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Centers: The Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center and park headquarters are located at Mendalphu. There is a natural and cultural history museum in Namche Bazar.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Food and some supplies are available in the settlements within the park; however, this is an extremely remote region, accessible only by airplane or many days' trek, so plan ahead!

Concessions: Private guiding services are available within the park, and from wilderness outfitters worldwide.

Visitor Impact
Heavy visitor use over the course of decades has significantly denuded the mountainsides of vital woodland vegetation, stripped for heating and cooking fuel. Collection and use of firewood is strictly prohibited. Kerosene is available for purchase from depots at Syangboche, Dole, and Pheriche. Beer bottles are strictly prohibited. Mountain bicycles and motor bikes are prohibited.

Additional Information
This is an extremely remote region, accessible only by airplane or a trek of many days. Detailed advanced planning is vital.

Be alert to the signs of High Altitude Sickness, with symptoms including headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and breathlessness. If symptoms occur, it is vital to cease ascending, and if symptoms persist, the only cure is to descend immediately. Medical advice is available at Kunde Hospital and Pheriche Aid Post.