# 1.1.2.3 Based on Geographical Formation and Altitude

### Division of Nepal Based on Geographical Formation and Altitude 🗻

#### Sub-Tropical Monsoon Climate 🌞

* Found in the **Terai, Bhavar, Doon, and Chure** areas up to an altitude of **1,200 meters (4,000 feet)**.
* Temperature reaches **38-42°C** in summer and drops to **15-5°C** in winter.
* It is very hot, especially in the **Terai region**, including **Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, and Kailali**, as well as in inner Madhesh areas like **Dang and Surkhet**.

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#### Warm Temperate Climate 🌤️

* Found at altitudes from **1,200 to 2,100 meters (4,000-7,000 feet)** in the **Chure and Mahabharat mountain ranges**.
* Warm in summer (**24-31°C**) and cold in winter (**0°C**).

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#### Cool Temperate Climate ❄️

* Found at altitudes from **2,100 to 3,350 meters (7,000-11,000 feet)** in the **Mahabharat mountain range**.
* Warm in summer (**15-20°C**) and very cold in winter (**0°C**).

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#### Alpine Climate 🏔️

* Found at altitudes from **3,350 to 5,000 meters (11,000-16,000 feet)** in the **Himalayan region**.
* Temperature rises to **10°C** during **Chaitra, Baishakh, and Jestha** but remains below **0°C** for about **9 months** of the year.

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#### Tundra Climate 🌨️

* The **coolest and driest climate** in the Himalayan region, also called **Polar or Tundra climate**.
* Continuous snowfall occurs, and the temperature remains below **0°C** at altitudes above **5,000 meters (16,000 feet)**.
* Known as the **Himalayan desert climate**.