Terai region of Nepal

Overview

The Terai is Nepal’s southern lowland region and is central to agriculture, forests, river plains, transportation, border movement, and cultural diversity.

Geographic role

The Terai has flatter terrain than the hills and Himalaya, making it important for roads, farming, markets, wildlife habitats, and urban expansion.

Cultural systems

The region includes Madhesi, Tharu, Muslim, hill-migrant, and other communities with distinct food, language, festival, and settlement patterns.

Nepal100 placement

This page connects with Chitwan National Park, Tharu communities, Chhath, Madhesh identity, agriculture, and Nepal-India border systems.