Himachal Pradesh - The Locavore

Producers

So Himalayas: Making Small-batch Fruit Preserves in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

July 20, 2026
The Locavore Team

(From left to right) Farmers Veena and Pooja, along with Sravanthi, the founder of So Himalayas, picking blueberries in Dobhi, Himachal Pradesh.

Founded in 2025 by Sravanthi Edara, So Himalayas sources seasonal fruits from farmers across the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh to make small-batch fruit preserves and dehydrated fruit chips.

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Producers

Zangti: Growing Native Produce of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

June 18, 2026
The Locavore Team

Zangti, based in the Sangla Valley, spotlights lesser-known native ingredients from the Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. All photos by Zangti.

Retailing high quality produce native to the Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh.

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How Food Producers in the Mountains Navigate Unseasonal Rains

August 26, 2025
Yashvi Shah

From harvesting honey to growing indigenous vegetables, unpredictable rainfall severely impacts the food we eat. In the face of such varying weather patterns, farmers and producers, including The Locavore’s partners, often have to contend with challenges such as landslides, logistical hurdles, and even changes in local diets.

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Know Your Desi Ingredients

Gucchi Mushroom

July 21, 2025
The Locavore Team

This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.

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Snacks and Appetisers

Blood Sausages

October 9, 2024
Rigzin And Tenzin

Hailing from the Bodh community in Himachal Pradesh, Rigzin and Tenzin share their recipe for blood sausages. With members of the community leaving the region and returning, palates are constantly evolving, and so are the ingredients that make up the flavour profile of these sausages.

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From the Fields

Beekeeping Advocacy: Beyond Hives and Honey

August 7, 2023
Chetana Divya

The founding team of Tenacious Bee Collective, working in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, talk of their quest for raw Himalayan honey and where it has taken them.

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Producers

Tenacious Bee Collective: Focussing on Quality and Community

April 26, 2023
The Locavore Team

Spread across Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, Tenacious Bee Collective works with local beekeepers of these fragile ecosystems, working with hive-based products, including a variety of honey,uni- and multi-floral,and beeswax apothecaries.

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