Taking a Break from Yarchagumba Hunting

Yarchagumba, or Himalayan Viagra, is a prized commodity with locals paying big bucks to get a legal permit to gather it from the Himalayan hills (3-5,000 meters). A fungus infects the caterpillar, eventually mummifying it and giving it an aphrodisiac power. A fascinating and lucrative business.Taken in the village of Koto on the fourth day of our trek around the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com Taking a Break from Yarchagumba Hunting
© May 14 2008, Uncornered Market

Yarchagumba, or Himalayan Viagra, is a prized commodity with locals paying big bucks to get a legal permit to gather it from the Himalayan hills (3-5,000 meters). A fungus infects the caterpillar, eventually mummifying it and giving it an aphrodisiac power.

A fascinating and lucrative business.

Taken in the village of Koto on the fourth day of our trek around the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek.

© www.uncorneredmarket.com

Picture Location
Adoring Mother and Peanut Porter in Training
Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit
Hot Potato Schoolgirls On Their Way Home
Photo Tags
Koto Yarchagumba Himalaya Annapurna Circuit trekking trek Nepal aphrodisiac people walking
Camera Setings
Model - NIKON D70
Exposure - 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture - f/8
Exposure Bias - 0/6 EV
Focal Length - 26 mm
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