Arts & culture

The cultural landscape is defined by Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional lifestyle of the Changpa nomads. Korzok Monastery, founded in the 17th century and affiliated with the Drukpa lineage, is the cultural heart of the region. The nomadic culture revolves around seasonal migration with herds of yak, sheep, and Pashmina goats, with families living in traditional *rebo* tents woven from yak hair.