Traditional Food
Savories
Bhaksa Markho
Traditional food from Kargil, prepared from Gundum (flour of Local Wheat), Butter, Churpe (Traditional grain/Powdered), Sugar, Water. Submit inquiry Ya
A traditional dish of Pitthoragarh district in Uttarakhand, made from a tuberous root, usually served with roti or rice. . Submit inquiry Sumbur
A traditional dish from Lahaul, prepared from barley and buckwheat (kathu) flour, which is boiled in hot water and served with butter (ghee) or vegetables Submit inquiry
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Sweets
Dried Apricots
Dried apricots are a delight to the taste buds and the beta-carotene content of apricots makes them important heart health foods.
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Khura
A sweet local bread from Spiti valley, usually prepared for celebrations during Lossar and other. Submit inquiry
Sheto
A traditional sweet of Spiti, prepared during new year celebration and other festivals. Submit inquiry
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Drinks
Butter tea
The traditional tea prepared with butter and salt, churned in cylindrical vessels called 'Dongmo' or 'Doltok'. Submit inquiry
Chhang
Chhang is a very popular alcoholic beverage of the region consumed as a matter of fact anytime during the course of the day, or liberally on special occasions and festivals. Submit inquiry
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