During the festival, the native mushroom and other local product, Mushroom hunting, cultural programs by the school & local community will be showcased. The objective of the festival is to create awareness on the sustainable harvesting of the local mushroom and enjoy the organic natural flavors of our nature.
An annual mushroom festival takes place in Genekha. Locally known as sangay shamu, Genekha is famous for producing matsutake and chanterelle mushrooms. The mushrooms here are usually categorized into four parts including edible, edibility unknown, poisonous and inedible. Also tourists can even indulge in buying kilos of mushroom as the locals sell it at a cheaper rate during the event.
Supported by the tourism council of Bhutan, the tourism festival is organised by the Gewog administration and mushroom management group in collaboration with the national mushroom centre, DOA and MOAF. The prime objective of the festival is to educate and create awareness among the locals on the sustainable harvesting of the mushroom in order to relish the organic flavors of nature. Also, the festival doesn’t only bring the locals together but also is becoming successful in gathering an increasing number of tourists every year.
Besides exploring a variety of mushroom, one can even indulge in other activities that goes around for entertainment. Special mask dances are performed by the Buddhist monks from the nearby monasteries from every village. In addition to this, locals and tourists get the best culinary experience by binging on the local cuisine like Khulay and Sangay Shamu Dashi at food stalls.
Festival Duration
Genekha Mushroom Festival is a two-day, which is held annually in mid-August.
Starting Date : 15th August 2019
Ending Date : 16th August 2019
Tourists who wish to explore the Mushroom festival along with sightseeing places of Genekha top tourist destination of Thimphu, our Bhutan festival tour will let you cover the important places if interest ensuring the best travel experience like never before.
Festival Destination
Located uphill between Thimphu-Paro Highway, Genekha is a picturesque place to visit. It is located approx 45 minutes’ drive from Thimphu. As the roads are narrow one needs to drive safely to uphill Dagala Trail from where the short trek to the venue to Mushroom festival starts. Travellers other than countries like India, Bangladesh and Maldives who are up for visiting Bhutan for Genekha Mushroom Festival needs to get a visa issued either at Paro Airport or Phuentsholing in Bhutan.
Special Highlights of the Festival
Witness the different categories of mushrooms.
Indulge in shopping kilos of mushrooms from the stalls.
Witness the mask dances performed by the Buddhist monks
Binge on the local cuisines at the food stalls.
Whats Included?
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Private guided tour
Visas for Bhutan
Airport transfers
Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
Accommodation at 3 star hotels
A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
An experienced driver
A tour vehicle
Entry fees & road permits
Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
Mineral bottled water
Set of traditional costume (to be return at the end of your stay)
Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
Whats Excluded?
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Flight into Bhutan via Drukair (can be arranged with us)
Flight on other airline to catch Drukair Flight
Meals at 4-5 stars restaurants
Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
Expenditure of personal nature
Tips for the guide and driver
Alcoholic drink