Yaks, bears and leopards are also found. To the north of the siwaliks are the ranges known as the lesser Himalayas. The average height of these mountains is 3500 to 5000 meters. These are broad, flat, longish valleys between the Siwalik and lesser Himalaya ranges. These valleys are called duns.
People living on the hilly slopes and valleys grow rice and fruits.
They practice terraced cultivation. Maize, barley, potato, tobacco and ginger are also grown. The chief fruits are apples, pears and apricots. Some people rear goats and sheep. Their Rouses have sloping roofs because, the snow falling on such roofs slides down quickly.