Nepal is well-known for mountaineering and peak climbing all over the world.
Nepal is the homeland of world's eight highest peaks out of fourteen peaks
above 8000 meters. No doubt, Nepal has been the focus of outstanding
achievements in the world of mountaineering. Nepal Himalaya has always
remained a source of fascination and inspiration for people from all walks of
life in the world.

Nepal, being situated in the centre of the Himalayan range, it boasts
altogether eight peaks that exceed 8000m including Everest, the world's
highest peak. Nepal has a junction of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6,000m. The
dauntless icy peaks have posed as challenge to those who dare since many
decades back. The government of Nepal has opened so far 326 peaks for
mountaineering. In the last two years, the government has opened around 175
peaks to mark the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Nepal
Mountaineering Association (NMA) is given the authority of issuing peak
climbing certificates in all seasons to the climbers in association with
Mountaineering Section of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
(MoCTCA).
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