Wild Edible Plants Used as Food by the Gaddis

The Gaddis are nomadic sheep and goat herders, and one of the most important migratory tribes of the Himalaya's.

In Himachal Pradesh, Gaddis belong to the Kangra and Chamba districts. They move their livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle, to plains in winter and hilltops in summer. The livelihood of Gaddis depends on animal products and natural resources, such as plants and forests. 

A study by researchers at Shoolini University documented 49 species of wild edible plants utilized by the Gaddi's in the Kangra & Chamba areas which were commonly consumed as vegetables, fruits, spices, chutney, etc 

Read the study here: 

Here are some Wild edible plants used by Gaddi tribes during migration in March-April months from Khanyara region (Dharamshala) district Kangra