| 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.[1] 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.[2] [3]