Permits
Forest department rules vary by Indian state, Nepal community forests, and Bhutan parks. Many morel grounds are community-managed. Foreign commercial harvest without permission is a hard no.
Interactive planner
Himalaya field planner
Use this on your phone in the truck. Print the ledger when you want paper in the rain.
Kashmir / Himachal morel belt
Deodar, fir, apple · 1,800–3,200 m
Uttarakhand oak-fir
Ban oak, fir · 1,600–3,000 m
Nepal mid-hills
Community forest · 1,500–3,400 m
Bhutan cool broadleaf
Managed dzongkhag forests · 1,800–3,200 m
Dated species
| Species | First | Last | Peak | Buyer $/lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Morel | Mar 1 | May 20 | Mar 20–Apr 25 | 20–50 |
| King Bolete / Porcini | Jul 1 | Sep 15 | Aug | 10–40 |
| Reishi / Varnished Conk | Jun 15 | Oct 15 | Aug–Sep | 8–25 |
| American Matsutake | Aug 10 | Sep 30 | Sep | 20–120 |
If you sell
Gucchi (dried morel) is an export commodity. Buy from licensed village cooperatives when you can. Do not invent a buying station on someone else's mountain.