Ladakh’s traditional Yak Churpi has earned international recognition after winning a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo. Made from yak milk by pastoral communities, this unique Himalayan cheese has a distinctive taste and texture. Here’s how Ladakh Yak Churpi is traditionally made, what it tastes like, how it is eaten and what it costs. Ladakh’s traditional Yak Churpi has earned international recognition after winning a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo. Made from yak milk by pastoral communities, this unique Himalayan cheese has a distinctive taste and texture. Here’s how Ladakh Yak Churpi is traditionally made, what it tastes like, how it is eaten and what it costs.
