Food -

Jhanjhora, maize, mandua, rice and wheat represent the staple die of the people of Chamoli district. However, mandua, maize and jhanjhora are mainly consumed by the poorer sections of the society. 'Masor', 'Urad', 'Lopia', 'Tur', 'Bhatt', 'Soontha' and 'Gahat' are some of the pulses which are eaten by the locals. The Hindus residing here are mostly vegetarian and are fond of vegetarian foodstuffs. Sikhs, Muslims and Christians are non vegetarians, who are unable to afford such food items due to shortage of funds.