Pahad

The Pahad, also known as Pahadi Pradesh, is a socioeconomic region in central Nepal that covers 65% of the country's land area.^[1] It is located south of the Himal region and north of Terai region.

Pahad पहाडी प्रदेश
Bhalu Pahad, Syangja
Ecology
Realm	Indomalayan realm
Biome	Temperate broadleaf forest, Montane forests
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
Geography
Countries	Nepal
Elevation	800 to 4,000 m (2,600 to 13,100 ft)
Rivers	Gandaki River, Kosi River, Seti River
Climate type	subtropical to alpine climate
Soil types	varied
Conservation
Global 200	Himalayan subtropical pine forests

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 800 to 4,000 metres (2,600 to 13,100 ft) in altitude. The climate progresses from subtropical below 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) to alpine above 3,600 metres (11,800 ft). This region is known for its rich biodiversity, including several endemic species of flora and fauna.^[2][3]