Sub alpine and Alpine Zone (More than 4000m)

Above the tree line, rhododendron, juniper scrub and other woody vegetation may extend to about 4200m.This continues up to the lower limit of perpetual snow and ice at about 5100m. The mammalian faun is sparse and unlikely to include any species other than Himalayan marmots, mouse hare, thar, musk deer, snow leopard and occasionally blue sheep. In former times, the wild Yak and great Tibetan sheep could also be seen in this region and there is possibility that some of them may still be survived in the areas like Dolpa and Humla, and birds like lammergeyer, snowcock, snowpatridge, and bunting, with redstarts and dippers often seen along the streams and rivulets. Yaks are the only livestock, which thrive at high altitude. They serve both back and draught animals.


With this wonderful flora and fauna, Nepal has been known to be the paradise for wildlife, animals and bird lovers and it is the best destination for the naturalists and foresters.

Glance of Nepal