Subtropical Zone (1100m-2400m)

This region includes the Mahabharat Lekh, which rises to the height of about 2400m and involves the outer wall of the Himalayan range. Great rivers such as the Karnali, Narayani, and Sapta Koshi flow through this area into the broad plains of the Terai. The trees one can finds in this region are Acer oblongum, various species of oak and rhododendron which cover the higher slopes where deforestation has not yet taken place. Orchids clothe the stems of trees and gigantic climbers smother their heads. The variety and abundance of the flora and fauna increase progressively with decreasing altitude and increasing luxuriance of the vegetation.


This zone is generally poor in wildlife. The only mammals, which are at all widely distributed, are wild boar, barking deer, Srow, Ghoral and bears. Different varieties of birds are also found in this zone and different varieties of birds are also found in this zone.

Glance of Nepal