Synonyms: N/A
Genetics: Western Himalayan Landrace
Type: Point of origin, open pollinated
Style: Charas, Hashplant
Farmer: Various
Sourcing: Eloise (2022)
Village(s): Rasol
District: Bhuntar
Province: Himachal Pradesh
Area: Parvati Valley
Region: Western Himalayas
Appellation: Rasol
Country: India

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Cultivation Details:

Regional Planting: Spring
Regional Harvest: October-November
Height: 1-4m
Classification: NLD type landrace population

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Description:

Rasol is a high-altitude charas-producing village in Parvati Valley, known for its prized resin-rich cannabis landrace. Situated at 2600m above Chalal, the village is renowned for its high-quality hand-rubbed hashish, attracting attention from both local cultivators and law enforcement. Due to ongoing police pressure, many farmers have moved their fields higher into the mountains, creating a fragmented but still thriving landrace population.

Plants from Rasol display classic Western Himalayan sativa traits—tall, narrow-leafed structures, long internodal spacing, and high resistance to cold, humidity, and pests. The flowers are dense with resin, exuding a complex aroma profile that ranges from floral and fruity to deep, earthy, and spicy incense-like notes.

The psychoactive effects are highly stimulating, cerebral, and long-lasting, making this one of the most sought-after charas-producing landraces in the region.

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Context:

Rasol’s strategic location in Parvati Valley has long made it a center for charas production, supplying both domestic and international demand. However, its relative proximity to Kasol and the main road has led to repeated law enforcement crackdowns, forcing farmers to move their fields to more inaccessible locations.

Key Growing Areas & Fields:

Ja Fields: High-altitude plots to the east of Rasol village.
Oridhar Fields: Situated along the trek to Rasol Pass, reaching 3000m, these are some of the highest-altitude cultivated fields in the valley.
Vairam & Vairam Top: These fields are located west of the village, with the lower Vairam fields at 2600-2900m and the Vairam Top fields beginning at 3000m.
Parla Thatch: The highest-altitude growing site, sitting at 3200m and extending into the upper Parvati Valley toward Choj.

While Rasol’s reputation for top-tier charas remains intact, the future of traditional landrace cultivation is uncertain, as farmers continue to face increasing challenges from law enforcement, tourism, and the influx of modern hybrid genetics.

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Accession and Selection Details:

Rasol Village General Population (2022)
Notes: Represents the full genetic spectrum of Rasol’s landrace, collected by farmers rubbing charas
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-2800m

Rasol Village Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected by Eloise from plants grown within and around the village
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-2800m

Rasol ‘Vairam’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected by Eloise from plants cultivated on the Vairam mountainside
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2600-2900m

Rasol ‘Vairam Top’ Selection (2022)
Notes: High-altitude selection by Eloise from 3000-3400m
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3400m

Rasol ‘Ja’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected by Eloise from the Ja fields east of Rasol village
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2700-2900m

Rasol ‘Oridhar’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected by Eloise from plants at 3000-3400m in the Oridhar fields
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3400m

Rasol ‘Parla Thatch’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected by Eloise from the highest-altitude fields in the area
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3200-3500m

Rasol Feral Selection (2022)
Notes: Wild-growing plants collected by Eloise around the village and along the trails nearby
Type: Open Pollinated Feral Landrace
Altitude: 2400-2800m

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Current Status:

Despite ongoing police crackdowns, traditional landrace cultivation persists in hidden pockets throughout the valley. However, the influx of tourism, legal uncertainties, and external hybrid genetics pose a serious risk to the survival of the original Rasol landrace.

A return expedition is necessary to assess the remaining pure populations, document cultivation practices, and establish conservation efforts before this legendary charas variety disappears.

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