Our Story
In partnership with Dagala herders, Lanor Yak Creamery crafts artisanal cheeses that honor tradition, empower highland communities, and capture the essence of Bhutan's mountains.
Our Cheese
Handcrafted in Bhutan’s highlands, our yak cheeses embody the purity of the mountains
and the timeless craft of Dagala’s herders.
Bold · Aged · Savory
Lanor Serdel
A semi-hard yak cheese with a rich, piquant flavor and golden rind—capturing the wild, untamed spirit of the Dakarla peaks.
Soft · Creamy · Delicate
Dakarla Serjom
A smooth, buttery cheese made from fresh yak milk, offering a gentle taste inspired by the Thousand Lakes of Dagala
Our Herders
High in the Dagala highlands, thirty-three herding families carry forward Bhutan’s ancient
yak-herding tradition — the heart and soul behind every Lanor cheese.
Find Our Cheese
Datsi Swiss
Ya Datsi Tommy
Ya Datsi Tommy
Ya Datsi Tommy
Our Story
We are a for-profit social enterprise built to empower Bhutan’s nomadic herders by connecting them directly to consumers. Every purchase helps herders diversify their income, preserve their culture, and keep the next generation engaged in yak herding traditions.
Origins
Yaks are more than animals: they are lifelines
High above the valleys of Bhutan, life follows a rhythm shaped by the land, the seasons, and the yak. Here, nomadic herders—known locally as Brokpas—move with their herds through alpine meadows, living in harmony with nature as their ancestors have for centuries.
Ugyen Dhendup
I’m an entrepreneur passionate about building Bhutanese food and wellness ventures. Currently, I promote Lanor Yak Creamery (2025), after co-founding and leading Serkar Dairy Pvt. Ltd. (2021–2024).
Handcrafted in Bhutan’s Highlands
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