Nepal is one of the best adventure destinations in the world, having greatest image, described as the "Great Nepal Himalayas" which possesses the heritage of 1310 peaks above 6000 meters in totality out of which around 263 prominent peaks (50% of them are virgin) are authorized to climb by expedition teams. The next step up beyond hiking is to tackle one of the 18 mountains designated as trekking peaks. Nepal Mountaineering Association as an intermediate stage between hiking created the category and all out mountaineering, they are often close to major peaks, with astounding views from the summits.

It is essential to note that there are still considerable mountains taller than almost anything in North America and Europe. Mera peak in the Khumbu region is the highest at 6476 meters or even the smallest Mardi Himal which sits below Machhapuchhare, is over 5500 meters offers a great challenge beyond hiking.