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White Rice vs Black Rice: Which One to Choose?
White Rice vs Black Rice: Which One to Choose?
White rice is milled and polished, so it cooks in twelve minutes and tastes of very little. Black rice keeps its bran, which is where the fibre and the purple... Read more...
Himalayan Red Rice vs White Rice: Why the Switch Is Worth It
Himalayan Red Rice vs White Rice: Why the Switch Is Worth It
Rice feeds more people than any other grain on the planet. It's the base of a bowl of Japanese donburi, a Nigerian jollof, a Spanish paella, and — closer to... Read more...
Shipki La Pass at 3930 meters
Kinnaur: The Jewel of Himachal's Eastern Himalayas
Kinnaur at a glance Kinnaur is a border district in eastern Himachal Pradesh known for its GI-tagged apples, Kath-Kuni wood-and-stone architecture, Kinnauri handloom shawls and caps, Chilgoza pine nuts, and... Read more...
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh: History, Traditions, and Gifts from Home
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh: History, Traditions, and Gifts from Home
In Himachal Pradesh, Rakhi is as much about the wait as the thread itself. Sisters count down to the day, brothers travel back from wherever work has taken them, and... Read more...
How to Test Pure Himalayan Ghee: 4 Home Purity Checks
How to Test Pure Himalayan Ghee: 4 Home Purity Checks
Ghee has been a staple in Indian kitchens for generations — the base of a good dal, the finishing touch on mountain dishes, and the reason Himachali Seera gets its... Read more...
The Gold of Spiti (Sea buckthorn) Just Got Its Crown (GI Tag)
The Gold of Spiti (Sea buckthorn) Just Got Its Crown (GI Tag)
The majestic Himalayas have gifted the world many natural treasures, and Sea Buckthorn (SBT) is undoubtedly one of the finest among them. This vibrant orange berry, often referred to as... Read more...
Sea buckthorn plant with orange berries — the Himalayan wonder plant
The Wonder Plant of the Himalayas: Seabuckthorn
The Wonder Plant of the Himalayas: Seabuckthorn In the arid regions of Ladakh and Lahaul-Spiti, where few major trees thrive, a remarkable shrub stands out Read more...
Debunking Common Myths About Honey
Debunking Common Myths About Honey
Honey has been cherished for centuries, not just as a sweet treat, but also for its numerous health benefits. Despite its long history and widespread Read more...
Wild bees on a honeycomb — the real pollinators that need saving
Are we saving the WRONG BEES ?
For years, conventional wisdom, popular slogans, and ad campaigns have heralded the same message: “we need to save the honeybees”. Products from various categories proudly Read more...
Himalayan honey from Tirthan Valley — raw native bee honey by Himflavours
Savoring Harmony: Tirthan Valley’s Native Honey, Where Conservation Meets Sweet Success
In the serene mountains of Tirthan Valley in Kullu, a unique practice is yielding results that not only promote environmental conservation but also generate a Read more...
Kangra painting — Pahadi miniature art from Himachal Pradesh
Brushstrokes of Heritage: Navigating the Enchanting World of Kangra Paintings
यथा सुमेरू: प्रवरो नगानां यथाण्डजानां गरुड: प्रधान:I यथा नराणां प्रवर: क्षितीशस्तथा कलानामिह चित्रकल्प” II ४३:३९ II (Viśṇudharamottara Puraṇa) As Sumeru is the best of mountains, Read more...
Budhi Diwali celebration in Himachal Pradesh — fire torches and rituals
Buddhi Diwali: A Unique Celebration in the Hills
Did you know that certain regions in Himachal Pradesh observe the festival of Diwali not once, but twice a year? Indeed, this unique celebration takes   Read more...