Short documentary of humla (dk production h)

Humla is considered one of the most remote and isolated regions in Nepal, reachable only by foot or small aircrafts which are irregularly landing in the district head quarter, Simikot. It is situated high in the Himalaya, in the Karnali Zone, North-western Nepal, bordering the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Humla has a size of 5.655sq/km a population of about 50,000 (2011).The region is one of the most underdeveloped areas in Nepal with only one hospital and campus and few higher secondary schools in Simikot serving the whole district. Most of the villages of Humla don't have access to electricity, communication (telephone, mobile service, internet), clean drinking water, qualified and good education, proper health care etc. The average altitude is about 3,000m above sea level. Humla is the highest district in Nepal, with most villages lying at about 3,000m-5,000m above sea level. The climate is harsh, with snow for up to four months of the year. Only 1% of the land is arable, due to the rocky terrain. There is practically no irrigation, the soil is poor, and the land is very dry and arid. The growing season is short, all of which contributes to low agricultural yields. Severe food shortages are a result of population growth (due to lack of access to family planning services), climate change and poor soil fertility. On average, most households only produce sufficient food for 3-5 months of the year. The poorest groups in society, such as women, persons with disability and low caste households face additional hardships. Small huts, open fires and families living with the animals on mud floors is the norm in the countryside. The common means of transportation are mules which bring required products from the Tibetan border to Simikot. The district headquarter of Humla is Simikot, at an elevation of 2945 meters. It is situated high above the Humla Karnali River and is surrounded by high snow-covered peaks. Simikot is the gateway to the Holy Mt, Kailash and Lake Manosarober trek, which takes about 3-5 days walk up to the Tibetan border. Humla has two distinct faces. Both of the faces will take your breath away. On the one hand, Humla is a unique and beautiful place where the nature's true gifts are still intact. Its icy cold water is rich in minerals, the fresh air is free from carbon monoxide, its mesmerizing landscape full of known and unknown herbs and vegetations, and food grown in the region is 100% organic. But on the other hand, its isolation has pushed Humla far behind from the rest of the world. Isolation and poverty in this beautiful yet harsh Trans Himalayan mountains deprive people of all but their bare life.in one sentense fact Humla is Middle of no where The Population According to the national sensus 2011, Humla has total polulation of 50,800. The citizens of Humla are known as Humli. The ethnic composition of Humla is similar to most of the High Himalayan districts. The majority of villages are populated by Hindus, mainly Chettris, Brahmins, Thakuris and occupational castes, particularly in the southern part of the district. However, the northern part of district is populated by a Tibetan ethnic group, which is referred to as Lama in the region. The district has the following ethnic composition: Chhetri (44.2 %), Thakuri (19.5 %), Lama (16.1%), Brahmin (6.2 %), and the occupational casts such as Kami (Black Smiths-5.66 %) Damai (Tailors-2.36 %) and Sarki (Cobblers-1.2 %). The Lama ethnic group practices polyandry marriage system, which is now disintegrating gradually due to various internal and external factors such as modernization, education, social and cultural-mixe with other groups and so on. The Dalits (locally called Dom) such as Kami, Sarki and Damai are the lowest caste of Hindu society. They are born into their caste, which was originally based on their occupation. Dalits are still persecuted not only in Humla but in the whole Nepali and Indian society, unable to enter temples, use the same water tap or well or associate with most people, especially the so-called higher caste people. They endure social exclusion, discrimination, food shortages, lack of education, and violence. The Language spoken in the district is Humli Khas spoken by 84.38% of the total population, while Lama Kham (closed to the Tibetan Language) is spoken by 15.32 % of the population. It is believed that the Nepali language has its origins in Humli Khas. The religions in Humla are Hinduism (78.2 %) and Buddhism (20.2 %). Transportation Man with animals Humla has a domestic airport at Simikot, which is the only one way out form here.It connect with Surkhet, Nepalgunj, and Kathmandu, the main cities of the country by air. Air distance between Nepalgunj and Simikot is 218 km. The Airport can only give services to small aircraft such as twin otter and helicopter due to its short runway. Air service depends on the weather of Humla and Nepalgunj , therefore, connections are neither regular nor relia

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