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Uttarakhand, one of the northern states of India, holds a rich and exquisite blend of culture and tradition. The north-western part of the state is a picturesque setting with rivers lakes, valleys, snow peaks and wild forests providing an ideal habitat for both animals and man. The people living in the mountains here are accustomed to the Pahadi lifestyle and resort to the local produce for food, shelter and livelihood. Legend has it that the noblest sages and saints have taken abode here in their quest for higher spiritual knowledge and internal peace. Uttarakhand is also popularly known as ‘The Land of the Gods’. Having said this, we step out on a journey into The Heavenly Abode to explore and savour the cuisine and food customs of Uttarakhand. This culinary food trail brings us to the divine land of the Himalayas where persists these traditional yet basic recipes, cooked over wood fire or charcoal which helps retain additional nutritional qualities, with the added advantage of enhanced flavour.