How It Started
Born out of a simple intention, to spread cheer during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic – THC (The Himalayan Chocolate) began as a small, heartfelt initiative.
At a time when livelihoods were disrupted and communities in the Himalayan region faced uncertainty, the idea was clear:
create something meaningful that brings joy while creating impact.
What started as handcrafted dark chocolate bars soon evolved into a purpose-driven brand, infusing chocolate with indigenous Himalayan nuts, fruits, and condiments that not only elevate taste but tell a story of the region.
THC today stands as a homegrown social enterprise, rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and community.
What Makes Us Different
1. Local at Heart: We celebrate everything regional. Every ingredient used in our chocolates is ethically sourced from the Himalayan region, supporting local farmers and preserving native produce.
2. Truly Handcrafted: Our process is intentionally non-mechanised. From moulding to infusing to packaging, each bar is handmade with care by skilled artisans, ensuring authenticity in every bite.
3. Inspired by the Himalayas: We trace and map the unique specialities of Himalayan towns—bringing together rare, indigenous ingredients that make every chocolate bar distinct, exotic, and deeply rooted in its origin.
Real People, Real Stories
At the heart of THC are the women who bring it to life.
We work closely with skilled women from the villages of Kullu–Manali, many of whose households were impacted during the pandemic. By training them in chocolate-making and involving them in every step of the process, we create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
We don’t believe in rushing production.
We work at the pace, creativity, and comfort of our artisans, ensuring every product reflects not just quality, but dignity and care.
When you choose THC, you’re supporting:
- Women empowerment
- Rural livelihoods
- Preservation of traditional skills
Our team
Our happiness wizards at work:
They whip up strategies for execution so that you get the magical feel of the hills through our brand.
Operations and marketing lead - Ladakh Ladakhi Entrepreneur
Estd. Lockdown 2020
Born out of the necessity to spread cheer in the gloomy pandemic, we are all about handcrafted dark chocolate bars infused with the indigenous varieties of Himalayan nuts, fruits and condiments that evoke happiness.
With this happiness initiative, we focus on creating livelihood opportunities for local women
whose households were disrupted. Training them in chocolate-making and incorporating traditional Himalayan techniques in our production, we are that homegrown, social enterprise
who is proud of empowering lives.