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Note: This not a scientifically written article, it is just the summary of what I have submitted for approval to CORRB (Council of Renewable Research of Bhutan). I received the approval and will be heading to the field for about two months (starting August, 2011). There are no citations and references. If anyone is interested, I will give the citations and references. Title: Disappearing tradition of transhumance and changes in mind-set of nomadic communities after developmental activities A typical nomadic village in Bumthang Introduction: The transhumant yak system is limited to the alpine-cool temperate areas around the world. Throughout the Tibetan areas and northern parts of Bhutan, India and Nepal, nomads are an important element in the local economy and society. It has been reported in the number of literatures that, in high altitude grasslands of Bhutan, yak herding is an important source of livelihood for the nomads. Yak herding is one of the dominant activities for the p...