Food · Srikhola
A low-altitude feast at a riverside lodge
Back below 2,000 m, appetite returns. Order the big dinner at a Srikhola lodge: dal-bhat with extra vegetables, momos if the kitchen makes them, perhaps chicken, and a hot drink by the stove.
Something happens to appetite at lower altitude. After days of eating out of habit on the ridge, at Srikhola you will actually be hungry. Lodges here have a better supply line from Rimbik, so menus can be a little longer: dal-bhat, fried rice, noodles, momos if ordered early, and sometimes chicken.
Order early, sit near the stove and swap trek stories with other groups. Ask about local vegetables and pickles; at this altitude more grows, from squash and beans to greens. A hot lemon or ginger tea finishes it well.
If you have finished the hard part of the trek, this is the night to celebrate, within reason. Settle the bill before bed and, if you are taking an early jeep, ask for breakfast at a time that suits it.
Cost: ₹250–450 a meal
Questions people ask
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What food is available in Srikhola?
Dal-bhat, noodles, fried rice, eggs and often momos or chicken if ordered early. Menus are slightly longer than on the ridge because supplies come up by jeep from Rimbik.
Is Srikhola cheaper than Sandakphu for food?
Yes, somewhat. A dal-bhat dinner costs about ₹250–350, compared with ₹300–400 at Sandakphu. Prices are indicative and paid in cash.
Can I get alcohol in Srikhola?
Some lodges sell beer or local spirits. If your trek is finished, a drink is fine; if you are climbing back up the next day, skip it. Drink water too.
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