Industries

* **Tourism & Hospitality:** The primary economic engine, comprising homestays, local guiding, and cultural/wildlife tours. * **Agriculture:** Small-scale, high-altitude farming relying on glacial meltwater irrigation. * **Livestock & Textiles:** Rearing of yaks, dzos, and sheep for wool, meat, and the production of local woolen garments. * **Handicrafts:** Production and sale of Buddhist religious artifacts, thangka paintings, and souvenirs to visitors. * **Conservation:** Eco-tourism operations and NGO-backed wildlife monitoring initiatives.