The orchids are highly evolved group of flowering plants known for their immense beauty and utility and are still under active state of speciation. Ban Oak (Quercus oblongata D.Don) forests are rich in orchid resource and exhibit incredible range of diversity in shape, size, and colour of their flowers. They are important aesthetically, medicinally, and also regarded as ecological indicators. Present study has been conducted in the Ban Oak forests of Himachal Pradesh to assess the distribution pattern and indigenous practices of terrestrial orchids. Rapid sampling was done for qualitative analysis and 22 orchids of 18 genera have been found to grow in the Ban Oak forests. The species were analysed for nativity, endemism, indigenous uses, and threat categories. Amongst the species, 1 species was endemic and 7 species were near endemic; 17 and 5 species were native and non-natives respectively, to the Indian Himalayan Region. Four species were used against bronchial, orthopaedic, and urinary disorders, 5 species against cardiovascular and gastroenterological disorders, 2 species against dermatological disorders, 8 against influenza like illness, 3 against immunological, sexual, and neurological disorders, and 1 against mental disorders. But, unfortunately, rapid decline of orchid populations was noticed due to massive anthropogenic pressure causing habitat degradation. Monitoring of habitats, mapping of populations of orchid species, and awareness among the local inhabitants and officials of the Forest Department and conservation are suggested.