THAKALI

 Thakali are people of Tibetan origin and are settled mainly by the north side of Kali Gandaki river in western Nepal. Their population is limited, but because of their being

very mobile and skilled tradesmen, they are well-known and generally well-to-do people. They run traditional type of hotels and restaurants, open shops and conduct export and import business with various countries. They have their own customs and culture based upon traditional Buddhism. Serchan, Tulachan, Gauchan and Bhattachan are the four clans of Thakalis. 

The stronghold of the Thakalis is Thak Khola in Mustang District. Their own language, which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family, similar to Gurung (Tamu) and Tamang language.