Austronesian is a separate language family, distinct from the Tibeto-Burman family.

The Tibeto-Burman languages are predominantly spoken in the mountainous regions of South Asia, including the Himalayas.

Dzongkha is the national language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

The Kiranti languages are primarily spoken in eastern Nepal, with some speakers also found in India.

The Karen languages, spoken in Myanmar and Thailand, are known for their tonal system and diverse dialects.

Tibetan is the most widely spoken Bodic language and is the official language of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China.

Tamang is the native language of the Tamang people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nepal.

The Naga languages are spoken by various Naga tribes in the northeastern states of India, such as Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Newari is the native language of the Newar people, an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal.

Bodo is the most widely spoken language of the Bodo-Kachin branch and is spoken in Assam, India, and parts of Bangladesh.

Gurung is the native language of the Gurung people, an ethnic group primarily residing in Nepal.

The Qiangic languages are spoken by the Qiang people, an ethnic group primarily residing in Sichuan and Gansu provinces of China.

Rai is the collective term for a group of languages spoken by the Rai people of Nepal.

The Tani languages are spoken by various tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, India, and parts of Assam.

Magar is the native language of the Magar people, an ethnic group primarily residing in Nepal.