The Himalayas - Ladakh Himalayas - People

Ladakh himalayas

General Info

· Villages
· Valleys and plateaus
· Lakes
· Passes
· Glaciers
· Rivers

· People
    · Ladakhis
      · Livelihood
    · Shia Muslims of Kargil
      · Occupations
    · Gujjars
    · Brokpas
      · Tradition and Culture
      · Livelihood

Baltis
          Livelihood
      · Religion, tradition, culture
    · Changpas
      · Livelihood
      · Tradition and Culture

· Religion
· Fairs and festivals
· Other places of interest

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Baltis
The Baltis are the inhabitants of the Suru Valley in Ladakh. This community is a cross-breed between the Dards from Dardistan and Mongoloids from Tibet.

Livelihood
Animal husbandry is the main source of livelihood for the Baltis. They rear goats and sheep for wool, milk, skin and meat. These animals are also used for trade. Agriculture and horticulture also form a significant source of income for the Baltis. Other occupations include business and trade and unskilled and semi-skilled labor.