Lepchas are Mongoloid tribe. Their language is an admixture of Nepalees and Sikkims languages, which is very familiar with Indo-Chinese language. They themselves call "Rong". Lepchas live on rearing large number of cattle and milch cows besides cultivation of Agricultural and Horticultural crops

Lepcha people are known for :

The Lepchas are known for their unique weaving and basketry skills.