Yak fuel

Tibetans are highly self-reliant. They farm, worship, build, and socialize in village lifestyle. Their animals (yaks, chickens, dogs) are quartered nearby the home and seem to be integral to the family life. Most Tibetans in villages have little or no electricity or "modern" appliances. Instead they employ wood fired stoves for heating and cooking. Most families use dried yak dung (patties) for starter fuel and burst capacity.

(Photo: After collecting patties from the field, the dung is "hung out to dry" before being stacked for use later on.) 

(Photo: Two good yaks taking a break.)