Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Uttarakhand Farmers Cultivate Valuable Damask Roses
In the hills of Uttarakhand, farmers are growing a special type of rose called the Damask rose.
These roses are used to make perfumes, rose water, and essential oils.
The oil from these roses is very valuable, selling for up to Rs 13 lakh per liter!
The farming of these roses is expanding, giving jobs to local farmers.
Companies from around the world are buying the rose oil and rose water.
Also, there's a special garden being built to attract people interested in the roses.
Uttarakhand farmers cultivate Damask roses, earning up to Rs 13 lakh per liter for its oil.
The Damask rose is used in perfumes, rose water, and essential oils due to its fragrance and medicinal qualities.
Cultivation has expanded to approximately 150 hectares, providing jobs for local farmers.
International companies, including those from Canada and Australia, are sourcing from the region.
An aroma garden is being developed to promote aroma tourism related to rose farming.
- Who
- Farmers in Uttarakhand.
- What
- Damask roses are being cultivated for their valuable oil.
- When
- As of June 2025, cultivation has expanded.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India.
- Why
- To produce essential oils, perfumes, and rose water, generating income and employment.
- Rose Type
- Damask Rose
- Oil Price
- Rs 12-13 lakh per liter
- Cultivation Area
- Around 150 hectares
- Primary Use
- Perfumes, rose water, essential oils
- Location of farms
- Dehradun, Tehri, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, and Almora
- Origin
- Damascus, Syria