HRSย Blog
A collection of updates, news and related information about the Himalayan Rocket Stove project
Wood Stove Cooking Without the Waste: Master Chefs’ Efficiency Secrets
In an era where sustainability is at the most considerations and gourmet dishes are top on the list of people's preferences, cooking with wood has not only turned into a traditional but also an artistic method that combines the triad of characteristics: efficiency,...
Watch the Future of Clean Heating โ Himalayan Rocket Stove in Motion
Himalayan Rocket Stove in Motion With the forests burning at an alarming rate, the world is struggling to meet its energy needs without causing more emanating and existing pollution scenarios. It has therefore become urgent to come up with smart heating that is good...
Choose Ideal Energy-Efficient Wood Stoves – Himalaya Rocket Stoves
Winds of winter usher in heating bills, soaring with energy efficiency thus taking the centre stage-and probably their ability to uphold an eco-friendly lifestyle that saves costs as well. Wood stoves and biomass heaters go a mile to cut heating costs and co2...
Save Wood, Breathe Easy โ Buy a Rocket Stove | Himalayan Rocket Stove
When chilling winds rush sideways down the Himalayan foothills, warmth is far more than mere comfort โ it is an onset of necessity. And heating with open fires or improper stoves tends to consume more wood, produce more smoke, and bring about more pollutant residues...
Why Does Your Kitchen Need a Rocket Stove Today?
Today, when sustainability over practicality matters, homeowners are looking for heating and cooking solutions that do not harm Mother Nature with affordability. Hence, the rocket stove poses the reality and perception of what wood combustion is. If looking for the...
From Forest to Fork: Mastering Ultra-Efficient Wood Stove Cooking in 2025
2025 is the year when sustainable living is not just a fashion; it is now a way of life. Around the world, people are rediscovering wood stove cooking-art from the old days, yet with a modern perspective: efficiency, greener, and ever-so-modern! Any more smoky...
How To Clean and Maintain a Wood Combustion Stove for Longevity
Unlike any heating appliance, the wood-stove diverts its spirits into warmth, comfort, and sustainability. If it is used for aesthetics in the living room or if the wood-burning kitchen stove is actually a way of preparing food daily, then cleaning and maintenance...
Thinking Of Wood Pellet Stove? 5 Reasons Why HRS Is the Best Option
Thinking of a wood pellet stove? Discover 5 reasons why HRS is your best choice for efficiency, eco-friendliness, and unbeatable heating performance.
Why Every Eco-Home Deserves A Smokeless Stove
Year after year, the fenestration industry grows; albeit, the smokeless wood burning stove in India has witnessed unprecedented growth in times when environmental awareness is forever on the rise and energy costs soar higher and higher. Environmental homeowners are...
Witness to Change: Reflections on the Indian Himalayas in a Warming World
Witness to Change: Reflections on the Indian Himalayas in a Warming World By Russell Collins, Founder โ Yak Trak Tours & Himalayan Rocket Stove I first journeyed into the Indian Himalayas in the early 1990s, drawn by a fascination with mountain cultures,...
40-Hour Burn Time vs. Traditional Stoves: The Math Behind Extended Heating
If youโve ever tried to keep a wood stove burning through a cold winter night, you know how little the rewards seem. You get a now-and-again touch of warmth, the smoke irritates your eyes, the woodpile feels like itโs vanishing, and the struggle just keeps going. But...
Eco Heat Redefined: Why Rocket Mass Heaters Are Taking Over Off-Grid Homes
First, an off-grid revolution slowly started going on in the field of sustainable architecture.ย Homeowners are forsaking the old heating systems in favor of something utterly brilliant and efficientย and environmentally-friendly in its function: the rocket mass...
ROI Calculator: When Does an INR 23,000+ High-Efficiency Wood Stove Pay for Itself?
For homeowners, especially in cold, long-winter regions like Manali, Rampur, Rorhu, and Leh, heating may feel ever-so-greedy in expenses. As natural gas and electricity fees keep increasing, some want an environmentally friendly solution that fits the budget. A...
The Himalayan Rocket Stove: A Solution for Ladakh’s Winter Woes
Winters in Ladakh are preternaturally gorgeous and thoroughly cold. Ever since time immemorial, communities have lived with some old heating methods that, though effective, are terribly inefficient. This has, in turn, become a vicious cycle of expensive fuel, cutting...
Scaling Up the Smokeless Cookstove Rocket: Larger Versions for Efficient Cow Feed Heating in Bhutan
At Himalayan Rocket Stove (HRS), we're always innovating to meet the unique needs of communities across the Himalayas. Our original Smokeless Cookstove Rocket (SCR) design, detailed in our [step-by-step construction guide](https://himalayanrocketstove.com/scr-steps/),...
The Economics of Rocket Stoves: Saving Money While Saving the Planet
The Economics of Rocket Stoves: Saving Money While Saving the Planet โCleaner, hotter, with less fuel.โ Thatโs the promise of well-designed rocket stoves. This post breaks down the rupees-and-cents (and dollars-and-sense) of switching from traditional stoves and fuels...
Char, Biochar, and Activated Char โ Understanding the Differences and Benefits
At Himalayan Rocket Stove, we often talk about char, biochar, and activated char. These terms can be confusingโsometimes even used interchangeablyโbut each has distinct meanings, and in some cases, the same word can refer to two very different things depending on the...
From Bhutan to Biochar – an Update on HRS progress
Clean Heat, Clear Air: Himalayan Rocket Stove Updates from the Field At Himalayan Rocket Stove (HRS), our mission has always been clear: bring cleaner, more efficient heating and cooking solutions to the Himalayan region, reduce firewood use, improve health, and...
Wood Stove Chimney Installation: Detailed Procedure for Exhaust Flue Pipes and Their Installation
The wood stove chimney is an essential system for proper and safe heating of the house. When installing wood burning stoves, whether it is the first one of the house or replacing/upgrading an old one, it is critical and necessary to know the basics of wood stove flue...
Under 3 Grams Per Hour: The Cleanest Burning Wood Stoves You Can Buy
In the domain of eco-heating, there is now more demand than ever for clean burning and most energy efficient space heaters. With the increase in awareness of air pollution and the growing importance given to sustaining life, homeowners begin to seek solutions that...
2025โs Top Efficiency Champions Compared
Sustainability has been the megatrend now; hence, 2025 year is anticipated to see the turn in demand for the exceptionally efficient heating and cooking solutions. Rising energy costs and climate concerns have birthed a wood stove revolution-grinding togethers of...