No trip to the eastern Himalaya is complete without momos and thukpa — the region's beloved comfort foods, found everywhere from street stalls to homes.
Momos
These steamed or fried dumplings, filled with vegetables, chicken or pork, are served with a fiery tomato-chilli dip. They're the ultimate hill snack.
Thukpa
A hearty Tibetan-origin noodle soup, thukpa is perfect on a cold mountain evening in Darjeeling, Sikkim or Tawang.
- Steamed or fried momos
- Fiery dipping chutney
- Warming thukpa noodle soup
- Found across Darjeeling, Sikkim & Arunachal
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