The Himal, or Himali Pradesh, is socioeconomic zone of Nepal. It lies in the northernmost part of the Himalayas that lies exclusively within Nepal. It represents a high-altitude region with some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. Geographicallly it lies north of the Pahad region.
| Himal हिमाली प्रदेश | |
|---|---|
 View of the Himal region in Nepal | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Himalayas |
| Biome | Alpine tundra |
| Animals | Snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan tahr |
| Bird species | Himalayan monal, golden eagle, Bearded vulture, Himalayan griffon |
| Mammal species | Himalayan black bear, tiger, leopard, Himalayan musk deer |
| Geography | |
| Area | 22,077 km2 (8,524 sq mi) |
| Countries | Nepal |
| Elevation | 3,000 to 8,848 m (9,843 to 29,029 ft) |
| Rivers | Ganges River, Yarlung Tsangpo, Brahmaputra River |
| Climate type | alpine to nival climate |
| Soil types | rocky and glacial |
| Conservation | |
| Global 200 | Himalayan alpine meadows |
The region is characterized by:
- Towering peaks and rugged terrain
- Glaciers and snow-covered mountains
- Extreme temperatures, ranging from alpine conditions to nival (snow) at the highest elevations
- Minimal vegetation due to the harsh climate
The Himal region is known for its extreme altitude and unique biodiversity, including species adapted to high-altitude environments. The climate varies from subtropical at lower elevations to nival at the highest peaks.[1]
- ^ "Geography of Nepal". California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 4 August 2024.