Not Joints—This ₹20 Bal Mithai Was My 420 Happy High

This 420, I Found Therapy Inside a Mithai from Almora

I didn’t set out to feel anything profound that morning. I was just chasing a sugar rush in the Kumaon hills.But somewhere between Almora’s sloping roads and the curve toward Jageshwar, I bit into a sweet that didn’t just melt in my mouth—it slowed down my mind.

It wasn’t just Bal Mithai.It was Amnesia Lemon-infused butter folded into cocoa and khoya, sold by a chai guy whose stall didn’t even have a name.

In this article, you’ll discover:

• A rare and local 420 alternative that’s more than just a high

• How cannabis edibles like infused Bal Mithai offer mental reset

• A story-driven guide to mindful travel and self-healing in Uttarakhand

• The emotional layers of using local food as wellness tools

• First-hand experience of an edible high that felt like therapy

  
  

Why I Didn't Roll a Joint This 420

Every 4/20, people usually light up, get high, laugh it out, pass out, and repeat.But this year, I was tired of chasing buzz—I wanted to feel held.

So when I spotted a handwritten note that said “Bal Mithai + L” (locals know “L” is hush-code for lemony happiness), curiosity kicked in. The vendor smiled without explanation and handed me a ₹20 pack.

Just two pieces.

I took a bite and sat on a nearby rock bench overlooking pine forests—and for the first time in months, my brain stopped running loops.

420 Bites

The Kind of High That Doesn’t Knock, Just Heals

Here’s the twist:The Amnesia Lemon strain, used in a tiny dose in the butter, is known for its uplifting, clear-headed high. It doesn’t drag you down into a sleepy daze.Instead, it:

• Elevates your mood without spinning you out

• Sharpens focus and awareness—I could hear my own thoughts slow down

• Boosts dopamine levels in a calm, steady way

• Reduces social anxiety—I talked to strangers like they were old friends

• Melts emotional fatigue without making you feel numb

  
  

And no, I didn’t hallucinate.I simply felt present.

What Made It Feel Like Therapy?

Because I didn’t escape.I stayed.I looked at the view longer, tasted food deeper, and smiled at my own thoughts.

This edible wasn’t about “getting stoned.” It was about recalibrating my nervous system.And in a world that pushes dopamine through scrolls and stress, this was the first time something gave back more than it took.

📌 According to a 2022 report by The Lancet Psychiatry, microdosed THC in controlled settings has shown improvements in emotional resilience and mood balance.

Why It Worked Better Than a Therapist That Day

I didn’t need deep talk therapy.I needed a moment of permission—to pause, to feel joy without performance, to just be.

The cannabis butter helped me lower the volume of my inner critic.The mithai gave me a culturally rooted comfort—no guilt, no paranoia, just warmth.

As the chai vendor said quietly,

“It’s not for escaping life. It’s for remembering you have one.”

What You Should Know Before Trying Something Like This

🟢 Start low and slow—never consume infused sweets on an empty stomach.

🟢 Know the strain—Amnesia Lemon is energizing but not for late-night consumption.

🟢 Always ask for local source info and dosage.

🟢 Avoid mixing it with alcohol or intense trekking plans.

🟢 Best paired with solitude, books, music, or conversations that matter.

This is not about the high. It’s about the headspace it creates.

A Soft High for the Soft Parts of You

I’ve had the big laughs, the loud nights, the trippy playlists.

But nothing compares to that quiet joy I felt sitting alone on 420, with melted chocolate on my tongue and pine wind in my face.

And maybe that’s what we’re all searching for—Not a buzz, not an escape, but a space to meet ourselves gently again.

“Healing doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes, it tastes like a sweet from home and whispers: you're safe now.”

So if you're tired of being tired…If your highs don’t feel high anymore…Try changing what you consume, and where.You just might find therapy—in the most unexpected, locally wrapped, ₹20 package.

Want to know where to find this edible? Or how to prepare a safe, low-dose version at home with Himalayan ingredients? Drop your email or DM me on NomadZ—I’ll share a private list of trusted local vendors.

📩 No spam, just soul.