Step into Bhutan and enjoy mushroom freedom

Vacation | Step into Bhutan and enjoy mushroom freedom! 🔥🔥🔥🇧🇹 Bhutan is rich in over 400 species of mushrooms due to its unique environment and abundant biodiversity. Among them, matsutake is the most popular, along with varieties such as chanterelles, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms. Tourists can buy them at markets, look for them by the roadside, or participate in the Matsutake Festival held in Gasa from August 15th to 16th every year and the Mushroom Festival held in Ura, Bumthang from August 23rd to 24th every year. The festivals offer activities such as picking, food tasting, cultural performances, and sports events. 🍄 Bhutan abounds in various mushrooms, each with its own characteristics. Matsutake grows in high-altitude coniferous forests and has a unique flavor. It is a precious variety in Bhutan and is particularly loved by the Japanese. Chanterelles, with their golden color and distinctive taste, often appear in Bhutanese dishes. Shiitake mushrooms are savory and rich, enhancing the flavor of cooking. Wild or cultivated oyster mushrooms are an important part of Bhutan's mushroom culture. Cordyceps sinensis is highly valued for its medicinal properties; it is rare and difficult to pick, making it an excellent gift. 🍄‍🟫 Tourists can book a mushroom-picking guided tour in Bhutan, where guides will lead them to gain an in-depth understanding of Bhutan's mushrooms and culinary traditions. The picking tour is an excellent opportunity to learn basic knowledge about mushrooms, and tourists can also experience cooking classes and taste fresh mushrooms. 🥘 Mushrooms are an indispensable element in Bhutanese cuisine, adding texture and flavor to traditional dishes. Tourists will have the chance to taste various mushroom dishes, including the famous Shamu Datshi, a stew made with mushrooms, vegetables, and cheese. During the mushroom festivals, visitors can savor all kinds of delicious dishes made with mushrooms by locals, and also try unique flavors such as mushroom chicken and fairy ring mushrooms with parsley in some hotels and restaurants in Bhutan! ❤️❤️❤️ #GreenBAZAAR #Travel #TravelGuide #Matsutake #WildMushrooms #ExpatLife #MushroomPicking #Fungi #Nature #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #Food #CuisinesAroundTheWorld #WorldCuisine #Mushrooms #HowToCookMushroomsDeliciously #BhutanTravelGuide #FoodieNotesHere #WildFungi #Nature #MyTravelDiary