DOLPO

The inhabitants of Dolpa are known as Dolpos. They live in nearly 40 settlements scattered throughout the district of Dolpa at altitudes of 13,000 to 14,000 feet above sea level. Their physical features and habits largely resemble those of the Lhakpas, though the Dolpo women wear different and unique styled dresses and ornaments. They are farmers, but their chief occupation is animal husbandry. Religiously, they practice both Bon-po and Buddhism. Sky burial is their peculiar practice. As such, when someone dies they cut the dead body into pieces and subsequently feed to the vultures by throwing pieces of meat in the sky. Polyandry is a social practice, and their language and dress choices very much resemble Tibetan communities.