Under the Himalayan Sky

Under the Himalayan Sky: A New Zealand Family's Experience in Establishing Sagarmatha National Park In 1970s Nepal, an agreement was made with New Zealand to establish a national park in the Mt Everest region of the Himalayas. Margaret Jefferies and her family, including three young children, joined the project as part of the Nepalese government's initiative. The family faced significant challenges, including living without modern amenities like running water or electricity, but they immersed themselves in the local culture and way of life. Their time in Khumbu was marked by a traditional diet of potatoes and tea, and a deep connection with the colourful Sherpa people who inhabited the region. This memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Sagarmatha National Park, before large-scale tourism and trekking opened it up to the outside world. Margaret's story provides an authentic account of life in this remote and high-altitude environment, shedding light on the experiences of those who helped shape the park's establishment.