The article discusses environmental problems in the Nepal Himalaya. It analyzes the environmental problems faced by Nepal, particularly in the hill and mountain regions. This paper, after portraying the geographical background of Nepal, throws light upon the global concern regarding the environmental problems faced by mountains, analyzes the various causes and consequences of environmental degradation in Nepal, highlights upon some efforts made by the government to solve the problems, and concludes with some recommendations. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-25)