General Information

Species

Camel

Breeding Tract

Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Available In Nubra Valley Of Jammu And Kashmir.

Main Use

Work – Transport.; Wool – Hair

Comment On Main Use

These Camels Were Widely Used As Important Source Of Transport When The Silk Route Was In Operation Before 1950. They Produce Superior Quality Hair Which Are Used In Cottage Industries.

Origin

It Is Believed That These Camels Belong To The Stock Originally Native To Gobi Desert Of Asia And Introduced By Traders Of Yak Through Silk Route.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

These Camels Are Suitable For Cold Desert Areas.

Morphology

Number Of Horns

0.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Fine