Tourism in Nepal began with mountaineering. Eight of the world's 14 tallest mountains including Everest lie in Nepal while hundreds of other smaller peaks crown the country's north. The Eight Thousanders may have been scaled many times over, but they continue to be a big draw year after year.

The mountains are open for climbing during all the four seasons – Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), Autumn (September-November) and Winter (December-February). Read More...