Terai - Wikipedia
WEBThe Terai or Tarai is to a lowland region in parts of northern India and southern Nepal that lies to the south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas, the Sivalik Hills and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. This lowland belt is characterised by tall grasslands, scrub savannah, sal forests and clay rich swamps.
Tarai | India, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBCategory: Geography & Travel. Also spelled: Terai. Tarai region. Tarai, region of northern India and southern Nepal running parallel to the lower ranges of the Himalayas. A strip of undulating former marshland, it stretches from the Yamuna River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east.
Terai - Wikiwand
WEBThe Terai is part of the Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands ecoregion. Nepal's Terai stretches over 33,998.8 km2 (13,127.0 sq mi), about 23.1% of Nepal's land area, and lies at an elevation of between 67 and 300 m (220 and …
Terai Region of Nepal - Explore its Wildlife, Culture, and Beauty
WEBThe Terai region of Nepal is a vast lowland area that stretches along the southern border with India. It is a fertile plain characterized by lush green fields, dense forests, and numerous rivers. The Terai is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of flora and fauna, including endangered species like the Bengal tiger, one-horned ...
Terai - The Other Face of Nepal - Inside Himalayas
WEBJan 26, 2024 · A land where all the Himalayan waters flow through to reach the Indo-Gangetic plain and then the ocean, the fertility of the Terai gives hold to more than just human agriculture. The wildlife that emerges from the Terai is enough to leave one in awe for a lifetime. From old-growth, sub-tropical jungles to wide river beds and endless …
Terai–Duar savanna and grasslands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Terai–Duar savanna and grasslands is a narrow lowland ecoregion at the base of the Himalayas, about 25 km (16 mi) wide, and a continuation of the Indo-Gangetic Plain in India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is colloquially called Terai in the Ganges Basin east to Nepal, then Dooars in West Bengal, Bhutan and Assam east to the Brahmaputra River.
About Terai Arc Landscape | WWF India
WEBApr 22, 2015 · About Terai Arc Landscape. © Ameen Ahmed/WWF-India. The Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) is an 810km stretch between the river Yamuna in the west and the river Bhagmati in the east, comprising the Shivalik hills, the adjoining bhabhar areas and the Terai flood plains. It is spread across the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh …
What Do We Know About The Terai-Duar, The Savanna At The …
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Terai-Duar is a savanna grassland ecosystem at the foothills of the Himalayas. The region is the world’s tallest grassland, and accommodates animals like the Nilgai, Asian elephants, Greater one-horned rhinoceros and water buffalo. Savannas have become synonymous with Africa, where large herbivores like zebras, antelopes, and …
Ultimate Guide to the Nepali Terai | kimkim
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · These days, the Terai houses much of Nepal's large-scale agriculture and industry, but also some of its most impressive national parks. Read on for practical tips to help you plan your trip to the region, and check out these five unique itineraries for travel inspiration in Nepal.
The Terai & Mahabharat Range travel - Lonely Planet
WEBAsia. When you think of Nepal, it's usually the northern half that comes to mind, the extraordinary, world-famous Himalaya. But what about the southern half of the country? Most of it is the very opposite, a hot, subtropical plain known as the Terai, which stretches north from the border with India.
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