Mountain is a topographical feature that rises more than 300m above the surrounding. There is a difference between mountain and hill. Hill is a land surface lower than a mountain that rises prominently above the surrounding lands to elevations less than 300 m. This region is represented by Siwalik and Mahabharat r
ange in Nepal. Mountain environment is of great importance in Nepal. Nepal is predominantly a mountainous country. The Himalaya extends over a length of approximately 2400 km from the Indus to the Brahmputra. The central sector of Himalaya about 800 km lies in the kingdom of Nepal. The hills and the Himalayas constitute over 78% of the total geographical area of Nepal (145,305 sq. km.). Nepal justifies its position as elevationally highest country in the world with average altitude of 4500 m, and most of majestic peaks of the world are located here.
