Ladakh’s traditional cheese that won gold in Brazil: How ‘Churpi’ is made from yak milk, how it tastes 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.