Wild mushroom
Himalayan Morels
Gucchi or morel mushrooms are prized for their honeycombed caps, deep aroma and remarkable ability to carry rich sauces.
Know your morelsSix generations of mountain trade
Rare harvests.
Trusted hands.
From Shimla's historic Anaj Mandi, S.K. Traders brings together rare wild harvests, traditional hill pulses and eco-friendly essentials sourced from the Himalayan region.
1923heritage
in trade
in trade
c. 1923
Family trade established
6th
Generation at the helm
7+
Hill-produce categories
Shimla
36/1, Anaj Mandi
Our specialities
Ingredients with
place and character.
Availability, grade and size can vary with harvest and lot. Speak with us at our Shimla trading address for current sourcing details.
Wild mushroom
Himalayan spice
Khatta Anardana
Tangy dried pomegranate seeds bring a bright sour note to chutneys, chana, curries, marinades and spice blends.
Explore anardana
Premium pine nut
Chilgoza Pine Nuts
Also called neoza, these long in-shell nuts come from Pinus gerardiana and are traditionally eaten raw or roasted.
Discover chilgoza
Hill herbBansafa
A traditional Himalayan herb also known as Banafsha, offered in dried form for buyers seeking native hill produce.
Explore Bansafa
Eco-friendly essentialSoapnuts
Natural reetha or soapnuts valued as a plant-based household washing and cleaning essential.
Discover soapnuts
Hill pulsePahari Rajmah
Traditional hill kidney beans, including short and long Kinnauri-style varieties, for hearty dals and regional preparations.
Explore Pahari Rajmah
Traditional pulsePahari Maha Daal
Whole black urad—also called sabut urad—used for slow-cooked dals and traditional Himachali meals.
Explore Maha Daal
A Shimla trading house
Knowledge carried forward.
A century in trade teaches you that the product changes with every harvest, but trust should not.
S.K. Traders traces its family trading history to around 1923. Today, the sixth generation continues from 36/1 Anaj Mandi, connecting hard-to-find mountain produce with buyers who value identity, grade and long-standing market knowledge.
Product familiarity
Focused knowledge of select categories
Season-led trade
Availability reflects real harvest cycles
Market perspective
Six generations of experience in Shimla
From pantry to plate
Three ingredients.
Many culinary directions.
Morels
Rehydrate dried morels and cook thoroughly. Their nutty, earthy character suits cream sauces, pulao, gravies and slow-cooked dishes.
Khatta Anardana
Use whole, crushed or ground where a complex sour note is needed—in chana, chutney, marinades, breads and spice blends.
Chilgoza
Enjoy shelled kernels raw or lightly roasted; add them to rice, desserts, baked goods or nut-forward preparations.
Useful answers
Before you source.
S.K. Traders Shimla deals in Himalayan morel mushrooms (gucchi or guchhi), khatta anardana, chilgoza pine nuts, Bansafa, soapnuts, Pahari Rajmah, Pahari Maha Daal and other native hill specialities.
S.K. Traders is located at 36/1, Anaj Mandi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, India.
Gucchi (also spelled guchhi) is a common Indian name used for highly valued wild morel mushrooms in the genus Morchella. Product identity and grade should always be confirmed for a specific lot.
These products are agricultural or wild-harvest commodities. Availability, size, grade, origin and season can materially affect pricing, so current lot details are best confirmed directly.