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Tribes of Himachal Pradesh and Northern Highlands offers a detailed exploration of the indigenous communities living in the mountainous regions of northern India. The book concentrates on the principal tribes of Himachal Pradesh, including the Gaddi, Kinnaura, and Lahaula, who are distinguished by their pastoral lifestyles, ancient traditions, and close ties to the untamed environments they call home. It explores their particular social structures, cultural traditions, and ways of adjusting to changing surroundings and modernisation while retaining their unique identities.The Gujjar nomads of the Northern Highlands are a semi-nomadic community that travels over the high-altitude meadows with their animals. The book provides insight into this community. The Gujjar people, who are well-known for their adaptability and tenacity, have long lived according to a traditional lifestyle that centres on raising cattle and migrating seasonally. The book explores these communities' attempts to preserve their traditional legacy while simultaneously examining the effects of modern influences, land rights conflicts, and environmental changes.