The Pahad, also known as Pahadi Pradesh, is a socioeconomic region in central
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch ...
that covers 65% of the country's land area.
It is located south of the Himal region and north of
Terai
The Terai or Tarai is a lowland region in parts of southern Nepal and northern India that lies to the south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas, the Sivalik Hills and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
This lowland belt is characterised by ...
region.
The region is characterized by:
* Rolling hills
* Picturesque valleys, such as Kathmandu and Pokhara
* Moderate daytime temperatures
* Warm summers
* Chilly winters
* Ample rainfall during the monsoon season, which usually falls between May and September
The Pahad region generally does not contain snow and features mountains varying from 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.
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Regions of Nepal