The Himalayas, as a global biodiversity hotspot, have been a critical source of ecosystems, including water resources and habitats for diverse indigenous communities that possess traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), thereby providing ecological security. The strategic importance of the Himalayan Region lies in its role as a source of water for many countries, its protective function against environmental disasters, and its rich bioresources, which boast phenomenal biodiversity. The grand environmental challenges, such as climate change, global warming and environmentally inconsistent development projects and human activities, disrupt the symbiotic relationship between indigenous people and the environment. The intrinsic insights of indigenous people include traditional ecological knowledge that helps them utilise the territory, land, and resources. TEK is helpful in environmental conservation and resource management. It is a cumulative body of knowledge embodying biological, spiritual, and cultural systems. The local cultures and environments reflect the sustainable practices of traditional wisdom. TEK is an evolving process and is unique to a region, where a pattern of living and resource use is established. All these patterns are time-tested, sustainable practices that do not harm the environment. It is instrumental in ensuring economic and social sustenance. Women, being the custodians of seeds, often attach their conservation efforts to their identity. They play a significant role in stewardship and environmental conservation.