Low altitude of Himalayan region of India and Bhutan. Sikkim and the district of Darjeeling in northern India.

• The usual coat colours are bay and grey.
• Small in size with compact body, wide forehead, small and strong neck, and long hairs on mane, long tail, strong legs, very active with wide and extended nostrils.
• Average height: 13-13.2 hands (130-132 centimetre)

• Known for load carriage capacity and riding purposes in hilly areas.
• Capable of surviving in cold and hilly areas.