The beautiful state of Jammu & Kashmir is an abode of quite a number of tribal communities who have settled down in every hook and corner. In order to know more about the lives and culture of these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir valley, eminent anthropologists of the Indian Territory have thronged the region with lots of curiosity and enthusiasm.

As per observation of the anthropologists, most of these tribes of Jammu And Kashmir State are believed to have descended from the famous Aryan family. The anthropologists also have cited few lines about the languages. For instance, also in order to carry on conversation with each other, some of these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir state converse with each other in the Dogri language . It is a blend of other languages like Sanskrit, Punjabi and Persian, which dates back to the `Indo-Aryan group of Sanskrit`.

Just like many other Indian tribes, most of the tribes of Jammu and Kashmir have accepted rice, wheat , pulses as their staple food. Clothes of the tribes of Jammu And Kashmir State are quite simple. It constitutes of a `short coat` or a hanging shirt with pyjamas, which also goes up to the knees and becomes tight at the ankles. Both the male and female tribes of Jammu And Kashmir State wear quite beautiful clothes. The usual trend is that turban of the males on the head is in general balanced by a `kamarband` at his waist. With a shawl or dupatta thrown over the head, these Jammu and Kashmir females put on tight-fitting top or sweaters over pyjamas, which have resemblance to the dress of male members of the tribal community.

In order to sustain their livelihood, these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir are chiefly cultivators. Only a few become priests. Thereby supervising all the religious rites and customs. Rearing cattles, gathering fruits etc are some of the occupations that these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir have taken up.

Keeping pace with all the tribal communities of the Indian Territory, these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir region too have adept to religions like Hinduism, Islam etc. Societal structure of these tribes of Jammu and Kashmir too shows no deviation from the usual trend of the tribal society.

The list of the tribes of Jammu And Kashmir State is as follows:
Brokpa Tribe : Beautiful clothes, savvy language etc are some of the aspects that have ennobled the culture and ethnicity of the Brokpa tribal community.

Changpa Tribe: This Changpa tribal community is one of the scheduled tribes of India who have taken up to several occupations.