Yarsagumba hunt banned in Mustang

Collecting Yarsagumba has been an annual affair in Nepal's western Himalayan region. (Image for Representation)

JOMSOM: The Yarsagumba hunt, one of the biggest events for most of the people in the district beyond Himalayas for collecting valuable herbal medicine, has been banned this season by the District Disaster Mangement Committee of Mustang citing the COVID-19 threats the gatherings of the people could invite.