Nepal exhibits a variety of soil types stemming from diverse factors like geology, climate, and vegetation. The unique interplay of these elements has led to a range of soil characteristics. Despite limited research in this field for Nepal, its soils can be categorized into six primary groups:
1. Alluvial,
2. Sandy gravel
3. Lacustrine
4. Rocky
5. And mountainous soils.
Alluvial soil, situated in the Tarai region and river basins, originates from materials carried and deposited by rivers. Notably fertile, this type of soil supports robust plant growth.
Sandy gravel and gravel soils, prominent in the Churiya area, mainly consist of gravel and conglomerate. Unfortunately, these soils lack fertility.
Themiddle Hill region harbors diverse soil types, with rocky soil predominating.
In the Kathmandu Valley, lacustrine soil is prevalent. The Kathmandu Valley contains lacustrine soil, formed from materials deposited in lakes, thus rendering it fertile.
Mountain soil forms where glaciers transport boulders, sands, and stones. However, this type of soil is also infertile.
