Geology and Physiography of Nepal
Geology of Nepal From south to north, Nepal can be divided into five tectonic zones and these are : 1. The Terai Plain 2. The Siwalik 3 Lesser Himalaya 4. Higher Himalaya and 5. Tethys Himalaya Physiography of Nepal From south to north, the Himalaya shows the following physiographic division: . • Terai • Siwalik Range and dun valleys • Mahabharat Range • Midlands • Fore Himalaya • Great Himalaya • Inner Himalayan valleys • Tibetan marginal ranges. Fig: Geological Map of Nepal , DMG