Pahad Explained

Pahad पहाडी प्रदेश
Biogeographic Realm:Indomalayan realm
Global200:Himalayan subtropical pine forests
Countries:Nepal
Elevation:800mto4000mm (2,600feetto13,000feetm)
Soil:varied
Rivers:Gandaki River, Kosi River, Seti River
Climate:subtropical to alpine climate
Animals:Himalayan tahr, red panda, Himalayan blue sheep
Bird Species:Himalayan monal, blood pheasant, kalij pheasant, Eurasian golden oriole
Mammal Species:Himalayan black bear, leopard, sambar deer, wild boar, langur, rhesus macaque
Biome:Temperate broadleaf forest, Montane forests

The Pahad, also known as Pahadi Pradesh, is a socioeconomic region in central Nepal that covers 65% of the country’s land area. It is located south of the Himal region and north of Terai region.

The region is characterized by:

The Pahad region generally does not contain snow and features mountains varying from 800to in altitude. The climate progresses from subtropical below to alpine above . This region is known for its rich biodiversity, including several endemic species of flora and fauna.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Demographic and Health Surveys: Nepal 2001 . The DHS Program . 4 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Geography of Nepal . California Institute of Technology . 4 August 2024.