Changthangi Goat

The Changpa tribe, a resilient semi-nomadic community, inhabits the high-altitude Changthang region of eastern Ladakh. Renowned for rearing the iconic Changthangi goats, or Pashmina goats, the tribe produces the fine wool that forms the basis of the world-famous Pashmina fabric. Have you ever experienced the unparalleled softness of cashmere or Pashmina? Revered as one of the finest fabrics globally, Pashmina is transformed into luxurious shawls, scarves, and stoles. For the Changpa tribe, these goats are not just a livelihood but a cultural treasure, while the Pashmina trade significantly contributes to Ladakh’s economy, second only to tourism.