Bhutan: Matsutake Mushroom Festival

The Matsutake Mushroom Festival is set for the fourth week of August in the picturesque forests of the Ura valley in Bhutan. The fabled wild fungi, Matsutake is highly sought after due to its spicy-aromatic odour. Head to the festival to learn more about these mushrooms and identify and harvest them through excursions around the forests and hills. Enjoy a day sampling the delicious dishes while singing and dancing alongside the locals.