A Taste Of Garhwali Culture:
Mussoorie
The popular hill station of Mussoorie is part of Uttarakhand's Garhwal region. The Garhwal Himalayas and its lower ranges are breathtaking.
Video credit: Getty To get a taste of the local Garhwali culture, move away from the crowded hill station and explore the many local villages around.
Image credit: Getty Luxury hotels like JW Marriott Mussoorie offer memorable local experiences to guests, which includes a day trip to a Garhwali village.
Once in the village, you will immediately notice the beautiful traditional wooden houses that stand on pillars and are decorated.
Indulge in a Garhwali thali including local delicacies like Chainsoo (black lentils), Kandali Saag (stinging nettle), Laal Bhaat.
Image credit: JW Marriott Mussoorie For those with a sweet tooth, try the Jhangore ki Kheer, which is made using barnyard millet along with milk, sugar and nuts.
Image credit: Getty If you are lucky, you can even witness the local folks getting together to sing and dance to folk songs.
Video credit: JW Marriott Mussoorie
Don't leave without soaking in as much of the stunning greenery around and experiencing the simple village life.
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