Khar: What It Is & Where to Try It (Assam Food Guide)
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Food · 4 min read · Jul 2026

Khar: What It Is & Where to Try It (Assam Food Guide)

An iconic alkaline Assamese dish made with filtered ash water, often with raw papaya and pulses.

Where it comes from

Khar is a highlight of Assam's food culture, reflecting the region's mountain ingredients and communities. It's a must-try for any traveller exploring Assam.

Where to try it

You'll find Khar in local eateries, homestays and markets across Assam. On our trips we happily point guests to authentic kitchens and can arrange food-focused experiences.

  • Region: Assam
  • Best enjoyed fresh and local
  • Ask us to build a food-focused itinerary

TripTrix Voyages runs Assam and Kaziranga programmes for the trade — net rates on request.

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