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==Ethnic groups==
There are two ethnicities mainly inhabiting this region; [[Nubri]] and Tsum. The branching off of the river at Chhikur divides these two ethnic domains. While Nubri has been frequently visited since Nepal opened itself for tourism in 1950, Tsum still retains much of its traditional culture, art, and tradition. In the central hills of the region, [[Gurung]]s are the main ethnic group who have joined the [[Brigade of Gurkhas]] in large numbers. Closer to Tibet, the [[Bhutias]] (also spelled Bhotias), akin to the [[Sherpa people|Sherpa]] group, of Tibetan ethnicity dominate the scene as can be discerned from their flat-roofed houses, and they are distinctly Buddhists. The region is dotted with [[Asceticism|austere]] [[monasteries]], [[mani stone|mani walls]], [[stupa|chortens]] and other [[Buddhist]] religious landmarks.