Nepal, Land of the Himalayas with 800 km of extended Himalayan region, boasts of more than 1300 peaks over than 5500 meter and eight of the world's ten highest mountains including world highest summit Mt. Everest (8,848m). This makes Nepal best known for mountains, mountaineering & peak climbing. Currently more than 326 peaks in Nepal are available for expeditions with an additional 33 minor Climbing peaks being designated as "Trekking Peaks in Nepal".