CONTENTS:- 1. History and Culture. 2. Land, People and Livelihood. 3. Landscape, Agricultural Ecosystems and Sacred Places. 4. Shelter and Architecture. 5. Food and Dress Culture. 6. Religion and Social Transformation. 7. Language and Literature. 8. Folk Culture. 9. Festivals and Leisure Activities. 10. Art and Culture. 11. Health and Culture. 12. The Lepchas. 13. The Bhutias. 14. The Sherpas. 15. The Ancient Kiratas. 16. The Communities Analogous To Kiratas. 17. The Khasas. 18. The Communities Analogous To Khasas. 19. The Newars.