Caterpillar Fungus ( यार्सागुम्बा )

Yarsagumba, Yarshagumba, or Yarchagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in meadows above 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Himalayan region of Nepal. There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of Yarsagumba is overwhelming. Every year during May and June, thousands of villagers from remote areas risking their own lives head for high mountains to collect Yarshagumba. In Nepal, especially Karnali region products are more valuable rather than in other parts of districts.