Which similarities are observed in the lifestyles of the Pastoralists ofJammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh? Describe.

Explanation

(i) Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir are great herders of goat and sheep. They established and moved annually between their summer and winter grazing grounds.
(ii) In winter, high mountains covered with snow, they lived in shivalik range.
(iii) In summer, they begin northern march for the grazing grounds in the valleys of Kashmir. They go in groups called as .kafila..
(iv) Gaddi shepherds ofHimachal Pradesh have a similar cyclic movement. They too spend the winters in Shivaliks - grazing - in scrub forest.
(v) By April they move north and spend summer in Lahul and Spiti.
(vi)When snow melts, many move to high ground.