They are traditionally matriarchal and it shows. At Shaping Market, they control the prices in the umbrella shaded booths, even if a man initially appears to be in charge. When Ron started to bargain seriously over embroidered hats, the women took over. Minibus tickets may be purchased at your hotel or from the small travel agencies, such as the Camellia across from the Tibetan Cafe, or you can rent a bicycle and go out on your own. The road is paved, but narrow, with mixed traffic.
Many drivers are inexperienced and the surface is very bumpy.
It's also possible to hire a car and driver. All rights reserved. Artifacts on this site are collected in the field by my husband, Ron Perry. I take the photographs, do the html, text and maps. Who We Are .