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DHA AND HANU: LADAKH TRAVEL GUIDE

Interact with the Drokpa community of Ladakh

Renowned as The Land of Aryans, the Dha and Hanu village are settlements of the Drokpa or Brokpa community in Ladakh. The villages are located about 163 kms northwest of Leh at the confluence of rivers Shyok and Indus in Kargil region in Jammu and Kashmir. According to popular belief, the Brokpas were part of the army of Alexander the Great and came to the region over two thousand years ago. The Brokpas reside in five villages; however, tourists are allowed only in two villages - Dha and Hanu. Besides tourists, the villages also attract anthropologists. Customs of marrying within the community has ensured that the Brokpas retain their distinctive features.

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Brokpas have fair complexions and blue colored eyes. The custom of marrying within the community has, however, limited the population of Brokpas. The community hardly numbers over 2000. The Drokpa or the Brokpa communities are racially and culturally distinct from the common Ladakhis. The community has a unique sense of dressing. The community especially women makes it a practice to wear flowers on their hats. The practice has earned them the sobriquet of flower women of Ladakh. The community also practices polyandry. The villages of the Brokpas are also famous for their scenic splendor. Unlike the Spartan landscape of Ladakh, the Brokpa villages have more green cover. Isolated from the modern world, the community mainly thrives on horticulture. These unique villages make for a fascinating visit that leaves most tourists more culturally enlightened.

Visit Dha and Hanu Village for : Trekking, Photography, Getaways

Best Time to Visit : June - September

Hotels around Dha and Hanu Village : Skybapa Guest House, Hotel Kargil Continental, J&K TDC Tourist Bungalow

Restaurants around Dha and Hanu Village : Food is provided in the places to stay

Activities Nearby : Trekking and camping in Dah Hanu village

Distance from Airport : 163 kms from Leh Airport

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