In the north, it shares the international border with Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet Autonomous Region.

In the east, it is adjacent to Makalu Barun National Park, and in the south it extends to Dudh Kosi river.

As of 2005, about 3,500 Sherpa people lived in villages and seasonal settlements situated along the main tourist trails.

[5] Sagarmatha National Park contains the upper catchment areas of the Dudh Kosi and Bhotekoshi rivers and the Gokyo Lakes.

[1] Sagarmatha National Park hosts 208 bird species including Impeyan pheasant, bearded vulture, snowcock and alpine chough.