Making wine in the homestays  of  Barsey

Making wine in the homestays at Barsey

Author: TourGenie contributor
Date: 2021-08-13

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The homestays of Okhrey have been the talk of the town for their unique approach to entertaining their guests. Guests residing in the homestays of Okhrey are not only served their famous homemade rhododendron wine but are also taught how to make it from scratch. The wine tastes light and flowery up front, with a kicky aftertaste.

The entry point of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

The entry point of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

To make this famous wine, you need to go flower picking to the hill. Hiking inside the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary amidst the blooming rhododendrons and chirping birds is a soul calmingly beautiful experience. The pink and blue rhododendrons are poisonous, so just pick up the red ones.

Rhododendron trees

Rhododendron trees, your constant companion in Barsey

Now that we have the plants, let’s head back to the homestay to wash and clean the flowers, pluck out the petals, discard the stems, and boil the remnants over a stove. This mix is then transferred into a jar, which, in a year or so, will be ready for consumption as wine! 

Mushroom Homestay in Barsey

Mushroom Homestay in Barsey