While in earlier times farming was the main means whereby villagers could earn a living, today very few work the land.
Originally, the villagers earned their livelihoods almost exclusively from agriculture.
Ever since, local villagers earn their living by farming.
Its main purpose is to help the villagers earn a supplementary income.
Other villagers earned money as guides while some had converted their homes into small restaurants.
While earlier almost all the villagers earned their livelihood at agriculture, by this time, only about half did.
The villagers are earning a handsome amount by renting out these houses to the tourists.
Most villagers earn a living by farming and collecting products from the forest.
Until the mid 20th century, the villagers earned their livelihood mainly at agriculture.
Until 1960, the villagers earned their livelihood mainly in agriculture and mining.