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About This Festival
Celebrated in late summer, the Matsutake Mushroom Festival shines a spotlight on one of Bhutan's most prized wild delicacies. Villagers and foragers gather to share their knowledge of mushroom identification and sustainable collection practices, while travelers can participate in guided forest foraging trips. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and farm-to-table tastings, showcasing local recipes that highlight the rich flavors of the forest. For food-loving travelers and culinary enthusiasts, this festival is a unique opportunity to experience Bhutanese gastronomy intertwined with rural culture and natural abundance.
Highlights
- Guided forest foraging trips
- Mushroom identification workshops
- Cooking demonstrations
- Farm-to-table tastings
- Sustainable collection practices
Plan Your Visit
Location
Genekha / Bumthang
Timing
August (1 day)
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