Morel Mushrooms
grow wild in the hills of Humla District. During the summer, they are
collected by villagers and dried. We sort the mushrooms into six different
grades, depending on size, and sell Morels by the Kilogram. We are an
experienced exporter, supplying Morels to many countries. Prices change
according to season and availability. Please contact us for a quotation.
Approximate price: 1kg. EXTRA (mixed sizes) US$ 220-
The Himalayan Morel Mushroom, locally known as guchichyau,
is found at altitudes of 2000 to 3500 meters, mainly in northwestern
Nepal. People in remote districts in the area have traditionally collected
this mushroom for domestic use as a delicious food. Mushrooms are harvested
from national forests, national parks and community-managed forests.
Harvesting is from early April through June. All harvesting is manual
and carried out carefully to avoid breakage. The mushroom distributes
its spores before it is collected, so the crop is sustainable.
Harvesting provides much-needed cash to women and children in Humla
and other remote mountain areas for food, household necessities, medicine,
etc.