Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Physical
Landscapes
Physical features and conditions dominate the geography of
Nepal, perhaps to a greater degree than any other elements—
natural or human. Among these features, none dominates in
a more overwhelming way than the country's spectacular mountains
and valleys.
LAND FEATURES AND REGIONS
Nepal's terrain resembles a threeﾭstep stairway. In the south, the
land is dominated by a lowﾭlying, relatively flat plain. Farther north,
the plains merge with hills and scattered valleys. The northern oneﾭ
third (roughly) of the country is dominated by the world's mightiest
mountain range, the majestic Himalayas.
Geographically, Nepal can be divided into three broad regions:
Terai, hill, and mountain (Himalayas). Each zone stretches in an
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