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Annapurna Aroma It is a company mainly engaged in cultivation and contract farming, distilling and processing of aromatic plants.

We produce essential oil and supply from Nepal to worldwide..

Wishing everyone a joyful Dashain!
20/10/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful Dashain!

Indra Jatra is one of Nepal's oldest and most celebrated festivals, observed primarily in the Kathmandu Valley. The fest...
25/09/2026

Indra Jatra is one of Nepal's oldest and most celebrated festivals, observed primarily in the Kathmandu Valley. The festival honors Lord Indra, the deity of rain, whose blessings are essential for agriculture, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest. It is a beautiful celebration that reflects Nepal's deep spiritual traditions, living heritage, and vibrant community spirit.

The festival is marked by a series of cultural and religious events, including the raising of the ceremonial Yosin (Linga), traditional masked dances depicting gods and mythical figures, and the magnificent chariot procession of Kumari, Nepal's Living Goddess, accompanied by the chariots of Lord Ganesh and Lord Bhairav through the historic streets of Kathmandu. These centuries-old traditions bring together devotees, locals, and visitors in a unique celebration of faith, culture, and history.

Indra Jatra also reminds us of the importance of gratitude, for nature's abundance, the changing seasons, and the communities that preserve these remarkable traditions for future generations.

On this joyous occasion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone celebrating. May this Indra Jatra bring you and your loved ones peace, prosperity, good health, and abundant blessings.

Happy Indra Jatra!

23/09/2026

Wintergreen oil is one of the more distinctive essential oils we produce from Nepal.

Obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of 𝐺𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑎, Wintergreen oil is particularly known for its high methyl salicylate content. Methyl salicylate is the major constituent responsible for much of the oil’s characteristic chemical profile.

This chemistry is also what makes Wintergreen oil relevant across different industries.

It is used in personal care and topical formulations, including products such as creams, ointments, liniments and massage oils. It also has applications in flavour and fragrance, where methyl salicylate is used as an ingredient in formulations where permitted and within applicable regulatory requirements.

For ingredient manufacturers and formulators, Wintergreen is therefore more than an aromatic plant. It is a natural source of a highly distinctive ingredient with applications across personal care, topical products, flavour, fragrance and related sectors.

But behind that specification and chemistry is a considerable amount of hands-on work.

The Wintergreen leaves have to be collected, handled and brought to the distillation site, where the teams work through the batches during the season. Much of this work takes place in the hills, close to where the plant grows.

So, this one is dedicated to the people who make Wintergreen oil possible.

To the collectors who spend their days gathering the leaves, and to the distillation teams who work through each batch, often in demanding field conditions: thank you for the work behind every kilogram of Wintergreen oil that leaves Nepal.

The chemistry may be what we measure, but the people are what make the work happen.

Haritalika Teej is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated by women across Nepal. The festival is traditionally ...
14/09/2026

Haritalika Teej is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated by women across Nepal. The festival is traditionally associated with Goddess Parvati’s devotion to Lord Shiva and is observed as a time for prayer, fasting, worship, and reflection.

On Teej, women often dress in red saris and traditional jewellery, apply mehendi, visit temples, and gather with family and friends. Many devotees observe a fast and participate in prayers and rituals dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Beyond its religious significance, Teej has become an important part of Nepal’s cultural identity. The songs, dances, traditional attire, gatherings, and rituals associated with the festival bring communities together and help pass cultural practices from one generation to the next.

Happy Kuse Aunsi! 🙏Today, we celebrate the fathers who have guided us with strength, wisdom, and unconditional love.Kuse...
11/09/2026

Happy Kuse Aunsi! 🙏

Today, we celebrate the fathers who have guided us with strength, wisdom, and unconditional love.

Kuse Aunsi, or Buwa ko Mukh Herne Din, is a time to express our gratitude, spend time with our fathers, and cherish the values they have passed down through generations. It is also a day to lovingly remember those who are no longer with us.

From all of us at Annapurna Aroma, we wish you and your family a joyful and meaningful Kuse Aunsi.

Happy Kuse Aunsi! ❤️

04/09/2026

Janmashtami is observed through fasting, prayers, devotional music, temple visits, and midnight celebrations. Many devotees also celebrate Bal Krishna, the infant form of Krishna, with decorated cradles, offerings, and traditional rituals.

Beyond its religious significance, the festival continues to preserve generations of stories, traditions, music, food, and cultural practices.

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and meaningful Krishna Janmashtami. 🙏

A day to remember those we have lost, celebrate the bonds we share, and come together as a community.A reminder that eve...
29/08/2026

A day to remember those we have lost, celebrate the bonds we share, and come together as a community.

A reminder that even in remembering loss, there is space for togetherness, expression, and celebration.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful G*i Jatra. 🇳🇵

*iJatra *ijatra

Spikenard is a high-altitude Himalayan plant found in Nepal, growing in remote areas often above 4,000 meters. At these ...
23/08/2026

Spikenard is a high-altitude Himalayan plant found in Nepal, growing in remote areas often above 4,000 meters. At these elevations, the growing environment is markedly different from lower-altitude regions, with cold temperatures, sparse vegetation, limited growing seasons, and rugged terrain. These environmental conditions shape how the plant grows and develops, contributing to the distinctive characteristics of this high-altitude aromatic species.

Collecting Spikenard is a demanding process. Local collectors have to reach remote collection areas through steep, uneven trails where vehicle access is not possible. Their knowledge of the terrain and the natural habitat of Spikenard is essential for locating and collecting the plant in these difficult landscapes.

To reduce the challenges of transporting raw material over long and difficult routes, we carry out distillation close to the collection areas whenever possible. Onsite distillation allows the plant material to be processed nearer to its natural habitat rather than transporting large quantities of raw material over challenging mountain roads. However, the process remains logistically demanding, involving the movement of distillation equipment, fuel, water, manpower, and supplies to remote locations. Even after distillation, transporting the finished oil from these high-altitude areas requires considerable time and effort.

As Spikenard is listed under CITES Appendix II, responsible collection and traceability are particularly important. We work with local collectors and provide training on appropriate harvesting practices, sustainable collection, plant identification, and the importance of protecting the natural population. Collection practices are designed to minimize pressure on wild populations and support the continued regeneration of the resource.

Few aromatic plants grow in environments as extreme as Spikenard, which thrives high in the Nepal Himalayas and is caref...
21/07/2026

Few aromatic plants grow in environments as extreme as Spikenard, which thrives high in the Nepal Himalayas and is carefully harvested by local mountain communities each season. Growing naturally between 3,000 and 5,000 meters, Spikenard has adapted to the harsh mountain environment, where low temperatures, intense sunlight, and a short growing season contribute to its distinctive aroma and complex chemical composition.

Harvesting Spikenard is both physically demanding and deeply rooted in traditional knowledge. Collectors often spend hours trekking through rugged terrain to locate mature plants, carefully harvesting them while following practices that help protect wild populations for future generations.

As a slow-growing species listed under CITES Appendix II, Spikenard requires responsible management to ensure its long-term survival. Sustainable harvesting, community forest stewardship, and traceable sourcing not only help conserve this valuable Himalayan resource but also provide an important source of seasonal income for mountain communities.

At Annapurna Aroma, we work closely with local collectors and community forest user groups to promote responsible harvesting and sustainable sourcing. By combining generations of local knowledge with conservation practices, we strive to protect Nepal's rich botanical heritage while producing high-quality Spikenard essential oil for the global market.

Native to the Himalayas, Himalayan silver fir grows naturally between 2,500 and 4,000 meters, where steep terrain, cold ...
16/07/2026

Native to the Himalayas, Himalayan silver fir grows naturally between 2,500 and 4,000 meters, where steep terrain, cold temperatures, and limited infrastructure make every stage of production more challenging.

Unlike many agricultural crops, Himalayan Silver Fir cannot simply be harvested and transported to a nearby processing facility. The collection areas are often several hours from the nearest road, making the transportation of fresh plant material both difficult and inefficient.

For this reason, distillation units are transported to the mountains instead of transporting the harvested material to the distillery. The equipment is designed in separate components so it can be carried into remote locations and assembled close to the harvesting sites. These units are typically installed in naturally sheltered areas, where the surrounding landscape helps reduce heat loss and maintain the temperatures required during distillation.

This approach minimizes the time between harvesting and processing while reducing the need to transport large volumes of fresh plant material through challenging mountain terrain.

Address

Siddhicharan Margh 167, Shantinagar Gate, New Baneswar
Kathmandu
44600

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 06:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:45
Thursday 10:00 - 17:45
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:45

Telephone

+97714107655

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