Flora and fauna of Ladakh


 
 
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Flora and fauna of Ladakh

Flora and fauna of Ladakh

Due to high aridity, the vegetation is sparse. There are scantly patches of grasses and shrubs for animals to graze. Groves of willows and popular are seen in the valleys. During the summers, fruit tress such as apples, apricots and walnuts bloom. Several species of birds are sighted in Ladakh, Robins, redstarts, Tibetan snowcock, raven and hoopoe are common. Some of these are migratory birds. The animals of Ladakh are wild goats. Wild sheep, yak and special kinds of dogs. The animals are reared to provide for the milk, meat and hides. Yak’s milk is used to make cheese and butter. The hair of the sheep and goat is used to make woolens.

People:

The people here are either Muslims or Buddhists. In fact several Buddhists monasteries dot the Ladakhi famous monasteries are hemis, Thiskey, Shey and Lamayuru.

In the summer season the people are busy cultivating barley, potatoes, peas, beans and turnip. The climate in winter months is so harsh that people keep themselves engaged in festivities and ceremonies. The women are very hard working. They work not only in the house and fields, but also manage small business and shops. Leh, the capital of Ladakh is well connected both by road and air. The national highway IA connects leh to Kashmir valley through the ZojiIa Pass.

Tourism is a major activity with several tourists streaming in from within India and abroad. Visits to the gompas, treks to see the meadows and glaciers, witnessing ceremonies and festivities are important activities.

 
 
 


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