The Western Development Region (Nepali: पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र, Pashchimānchal Bikās Kshetra) was formerly one of Nepal's five development regions. It was located in the west-central part of the country, with its headquarters located in Pokhara. The region was divided into three parts, from south to north in order of increasing altitude: Terai, Hilly and Himalayan. Mustang, Damodar, Peri, Thaple, Ganesh are among the major ranges of the Himalayas.United Nations Nepal, An Overview of the Western Development Region of Nepal, archived on 28 October 2013, accessed on 27 April 2026
It comprised three zones: Dhawalagiri (or Dhaualagiri) Gandaki Lumbini
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