KATHMANDU, JULY 14

The Patan area in Jajarkot serves as a grazing ground for sheep from nearby districts.

With the onset of the monsoon, sheep are brought here from Jajarkot and Jumla for grazing.

During winter, the sheep remain in the village, but in the rainy season, they are taken to the mountains to graze on various grasses, including buki.

Photos by Hemant KC/RSS

Sheep grazing in the Patan area of Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot.  Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS
Sheep grazing in the Patan area of Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS

Sheep grazing at the top of the hill in Patan area (Rolpa Patan) located in Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS
Sheep grazing at the top of the hill in Patan area (Rolpa Patan) located in Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS

Shepherds from Chautari Goth, Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, driving sheep and goats towards Buki Patan for grazing. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS
Shepherds from Chautari Goth, Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, driving sheep and goats towards Buki Patan for grazing. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS

Shepherds who have brought sheep for grazing in the Patan area of Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, setting up tarpaulins on stones for shelter.  Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS
Shepherds who have brought sheep for grazing in the Patan area of Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, setting up tarpaulins on stones for shelter. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS

Locals from Barekot heading to Karaichula Himal in Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, to collect wild garlic. Wild garlic is sold at Rs 35,000 per kg. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS
Locals from Barekot heading to Karaichula Himal in Barekot Rural Municipality-4, Jajarkot, to collect wild garlic. Wild garlic is sold at Rs 35,000 per kg. Photo: Hemant K.C./RSS