write a short note on people of Ladakh
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Ladakh People
The people of Ladakh ethnically and culturally differ from people in the rest of India. The features and physique of the people of Ladakh resemble with those in Tibet and Central Asia.
Majority of people are Buddhist by faith. Muslim and Hindu constitute the thin minorities. Traditionally, they led a nomadic pastoral life. Now –a-days, majority of people depend upon agriculture Along The Indus River. Barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans are the main agricultural crops. Apples and apricots are grown in warmer regions at low altitudes.
Another occupation of the people is sheep-rearing. The herdsmen are called Chang-pas. They live in tents leading a nomadic life in search of better pastures. They fleece the heard for fabricating famous Kashmiri Pashmina shawls. Some people are in trade for wool or the finished products. The traders travel long distances to get good prices for their wares and like shawls, rock salt, dry fruits and semi-precious stones. In return they buy tea, tobacco, grain, sugar and other essential goods.
☃Life of the People in Ladakh.
Animal rearing, cultivation and tourism are the main occupations.
- Animal Rearing: Yaks, goats and sheep are reared on mountain pastures. Yak is used for carrying load. It also provides milk, wool and hair (used to make tents). Pashmina wool from goats is used to make shawls, blankets and carpets.
- Agriculture: It is practised during summer months from May to September. Cereals such as wheat and barley are grown here. Horticulture is common and a variety of vegetables and fruits are grown.
- Settlements: People live in small villages in houses made of sun-dried bricks with flat roofs. Houses are mostly built along roads or scattered in the fields. Due to the rugged terrain, there are only a few motorable roads. Leh is the capital of Ladakh.
- Tourism: It has developed as an important economic activity. There are a large number of Buddhist monasteries. Ladakh's beautiful mountainous landscape, glaciers, lakes, meadows, monasteries, and traditional festivals attract tourists from all over the world.