The hilly regions of Nepal include districts in the Mid-Hills, Lumbini Province, and other parts of the country. Mid-Hills A major part of Nepal, making up 43% of the country's land area Includes the fertile valleys of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Banepa, and Trisuli Also includes rugged mountain topography Some districts in the Mid-Hills include: Tansen Bandipur Baglung Kushma Ridi Mangalsen Dailekh Gorkha Lumbini Province Includes some districts with hilly and rugged terrain Includes the birthplace of Gautam Buddha Some districts in the Lumbini Province include: Eastern Rukum Rolpa Arghakhanchi Pyuthan Dang Banke Other hilly regions The hilly region is located in the central part of Nepal The hilly region is less developed than the Terai but more developed than the Himalaya The hilly region includes hills, valleys, basins, and low tablelands of varying altitude and magnitude