The Himalayas are not only a conglomeration of series of snow-leden mountain ranges, lush green valleys, beautiful lakes and rivers but also a sacred land of wisdom and leaning of ancient Indian art, culture and philosophy. Since time immemorial, the Himalayas have been know as the 'Abode of God'. The vedas, the Epics, the Puranas and the Shastras not to mention the later literary works and inscriptions, not only speak about the glory of the Himalayas ranges but also mention the physical features of the region, the inhabitants and their age-old socio-economic and culture traditions.