Urban/rural | Subdivision | Altitude (metres above MSL) | Livelihood |
---|---|---|---|
Urban | Leh town (including colonies of migrants) | 3300–3600 | Urban lifestyle |
Rural | Leh block villages | 3000–3700 | Farmer |
Nubra | 2600–3000 | Farmer | |
Kargil (Panikhar and Parkachik) | 2600–3100 | Farmer | |
Sham | 2700–3900 | Farmer | |
Zanskar | 3500–3900 | Farmer and cattle rearing | |
Changthang | 4000–4900 | Livestock rearing nomads |
MSL, mean sea level.