Question

Give an account of the main occupations of the people of Ladakh.

Answer 1

​Animal rearing, agriculture and tourism are the main occupations of the people of Ladakh.
Animal rearing: Yak, sheep and goat are raised by the people of Ladakh in the mountain pastures. These animals are valuable sources of meat, wool and milk and also act as beasts of burden.
Agriculture: It is mainly practised in the mountain valleys and low slopes. Owing to extremely cold winters, crops are cultivated in the summers (from May to September). Wheat, barley, vegetables and fruits like apples, apricots, walnuts and grapes are grown in Ladakh.​
Tourism: It is an important occupation in Ladakh. The mountainous landscape of Ladakh attracts a lot of tourists, both domestic and international. The government also actively promotes tourism in the region and organises the ‘Sindhu Festival’ in June every year.
Apart from these activities, the people of Ladakh also engage themselves in weaving and carpet making.