Meeting point: Ramnagar Jim Corbett Area
Time: 7am
Taxi/tempo traveller will pick you from the meeting point.

Morning | Village Welcome & Tea
Begin your day with a heartfelt welcome at the homestay, accompanied by herbal tea and light local snacks. The host introduces you to the tradition of homemade pickles in Himalayan households and their role in daily meals and seasonal preservation.

Late Morning | Lemon Harvesting Experience
Walk through the village orchards to harvest fresh, organically grown lemons. Learn how locals identify the right maturity, aroma, and texture of lemons best suited for pickle making. Guests can pluck lemons themselves and understand seasonal cycles and organic growing practices.

Midday | Cleaning & Preparation Rituals
Back at the homestead, take part in washing, sun-drying, and cutting lemons using traditional methods. Learn why timing, cleanliness, and sunlight are crucial for preventing spoilage and enhancing flavor—knowledge passed down through generations.

Lunch | Traditional Home-Cooked Meal
Enjoy a comforting village lunch made with farm-fresh ingredients, often paired with an older batch of homemade lemon pickle to taste the final result of the process.

Afternoon | Pickle Making & Quality Balance
Get hands-on with mixing lemons with natural spices, salt, turmeric, and mustard oil in the correct proportions. The host explains how locals maintain quality, taste balance, and natural preservation without artificial additives. Learn about fermentation, resting periods, and daily care of the pickle jar.

Late Afternoon | Packaging & Storage Wisdom
Understand how homemade pickles are stored and packed to ensure long shelf life—using glass jars, sun exposure, and regular monitoring. Guests fill and label their own small jar of lemon pickle to take home.