• Chapter 1 Introduction.- Part 1 Geological Setting and Physiography.- 2 Geological Setting of Himalaya.- 3 Physiography of Nepal.-Part 2 Geology of Neighbouring Regions.- 4 Northwest Himalaya.-5 Southeast Himalaya and Adjacent Indian Peninsula.- Part 3 Lesser Himalaya.- 6 Introduction to Lesser Himalaya.- 7 Lesser Himalaya of Mahakali–Seti region.- 8 Lesser Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region.-9 Lesser Himalaya of Gandaki region.- 10 Lesser Himalaya of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 11 Lesser Himalaya of Koshi region.-12 Lesser Himalaya of Arun–Tamar region.- Part 4 Higher Himalaya.- 13 Introduction to Higher Himalaya.- 14 Higher Himalaya of Mahakali–Seti region.- 15 Higher Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region.- 16 Higher Himalaya of Gandaki region.- 17 Higher Himalaya of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 18 Higher Himalaya of Koshi region.- 19 Higher Himalaya of Arun–Tamar region.- 20 Models of Himalayan metamorphism.- Part 5 Tethys Himalaya.- 21 Introduction to Tethys Himalaya.- 22 Tethys Himalaya of Mahakali region.- 23 Tethys Himalaya of Karnali–Bheri region (Dolpa).- 24 Tethys Himalaya of Ganaki region (Thakkhola).- 25 Tethys Himalaya of Gandaki region (Manang).- 26 Tethys Himalaya of Koshi region (Mount Everest and neighbourhood).- Part 6 Siwaliks.- 27 Introduction to Siwaliks.- 28 Siwaliks of Mahakali–Seti region.- 29 Siwaliks of Karnali–Bheri region.- 30 Siwaliks of Gandaki region.- 31 Siwaliks of Bagmati–Gosainkund region.- 32 Siwaliks of Koshi region.- 33 Siwaliks of Arun–Tamar region.- Part 7 Terai, intermontane basins, and neotectonics.- 34 Terai and intermontane basins.- 35 Neotectonics.- 36 Conclusions.

"Dhital (Tribhuvan Univ., Nepal) provides a comprehensive review of the bedrock geology of Nepal, an important and classic location in the history of plate tectonics. ... All chapters contain many maps and figures and a comprehensive list of references. Further, the volume includes a detailed table of contents and a 12-page index of geologic formations and places. The result is a valuable and important contribution to the earth sciences. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners." (N. Caine, Choice, Vol. 53 (10), June, 2016)