Who is Dokpas from My Journey to Lhasa and what is their importance? My_Journey_to_Lhasa English & Literature Dokpas | My Journey to Lhasa

Dokpas are the Tibetan shepherds who drive their livestock into the mountain pastures during the warm months. They build their living quarters away from the villages and stay near their herds. David-Neel and Yongden sometimes use their empty huts as shelters.