The northern mountain region, around an altitude above 3,353 m. has an alpine climate with a considerably lower temperature in winter as can be expected. There is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and around Nepal. Autumn and Winter are the most rewarding ones. The economy is predominantly agricultural. Rice, corn, wheat, millet, jute, timber, and potatoes are the principal products.
Livestock raising is also important, and manufactures include textiles and processed foods.
Tourism is a major source of foreign income. Being among the least developed countries, Nepal has a per capita income of 202 US Dollars. Sugar, jute mills, tourism. The Gurungs and Magars live mainly in the west and on the southern slopes of Annapurna, Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal mountains. The Rais, Limbus and Sunuwars inhabit the slopes and valleys of the eastern mid hills.