💰 A fungus worth more than gold… but at what cost? 🏔️❄️Every spring, in one of the most remote regions of Nepal, thousands of men, women, and children embark on a perilous journey to the high Himalayas in search of Yarsagumbu—a rare and mysterious hybrid between plant and insect. This precious fungus, highly valued in Chinese medicine, sells for up to $60,000 per kilo, making it more valuable than gold. The hunt for Yarsagumbu is not just a job but a survival necessity for entire communities, as one successful harvest can change lives forever.
Suga Lal leaves his fields behind to join the treacherous expedition, bringing his wife and two sons in hopes of striking fortune. But the hidden treasure is rare and difficult to find, forcing them to climb to altitudes of 5,500 meters, where oxygen is scarce, and the mountains claim lives every year. Meanwhile, Dhanchandra, a buyer working for a wealthy Yarsagumbu dealer, navigates from camp to camp with wads of cash, securing the best specimens that will be shipped to wealthy consumers in Hong Kong’s luxury markets.
From the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas to the elite penthouses of Asia, this gripping documentary uncovers the danger, desperation, and incredible risks of the Himalayan Gold Rush. Witness the sacrifices, the fortune-seekers, and the hidden world behind the most expensive fungus on Earth.
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00:00 Intro
01:13 Main Part: Himalayan Gold Rush
52:27 Credits
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