The Organic Gold Hunters of the Himalayas | Free Documentary

[@FreeDocumentary]

Every spring in remote Nepal, tens of thousands of villagers embark on a perilous trek to the Himalayas to collect Yarsagumba, a rare caterpillar fungus worth up to $60,000 per kilo in China due to its medicinal properties. Suga Lal and his family leave their meager fields to join the Yarsagumba pickers, facing the challenge of finding this hidden treasure high in the mountains. Meanwhile, Dhanchandra, an agent for a wealthy dealer in Kathmandu, travels between camps with cash to buy the best specimens, risking robbery along the way. The harvested fungus is escorted by soldiers to Kathmandu, destined for luxurious pharmacies in Hong Kong. Experience the Himalayan Organic Gold Rush, where fortunes shift from poor Nepalese hands to the wealthiest consumers in China.

[@markrice1048]

Wouldnt who ate the fungus become the fungus like any other animal who eat it?

[@anis_gurnx420]

​​@@markrice1048its not like what you think 😅

[@markrice1048]

@@anis_gurnx420 doesnt the fungus form this way so wat ever digests it carries it and so on?

[@stunstar4553]

@@markrice1048 This fungus functions like mushroom

[@i_m_mortal45]

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[@Spidevman]

This video will be a reminder for me daily not to complain about my small problems when others are facing much greater difficulties.

[@branuzemeadim5434]

Very courageous man of God. Well said. Kudos to you.

[@ryldauril2228]

yes sir

[@gauravshrestha987]

And Nepali KZbinr are still looking for content, This documentary is slap to everyone of them, we live in the country where everything you do itself is content. Loved this video, thanks for showing the misery and richness of himalayas kingdom nation, Nepal.

[@skrim6952]

himalaya is formed due to india himalaya is india

[@sanambasnet5097]

Fool​@@skrim6952

[@Wquickyt]

​@@skrim6952 and india is a part of greater Nepal

[@nigelpiano5420]

It's not only about content but it's about presentation also

[@Mulisha666]

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[@swankyb9454]

Great Documentary! These are truly some tough, strong people. That guy who took off carrying a full grown man in a basket to carry him miles down the mountain is a superhero! Add to that he is doing it at trentmendous altitude. I wouldn't last 10 minutes doing what he did.

[@sushmarai36]

Thank you for showing this beautiful documentary! coming from the country of Himalayans, people in our country are poor and deprived of basic necessities due to socio-political and geographical reasons, people have no choice but risks their life to merely survive. bitter reality even in this 21st century, this hardship and struggle of Himali people is unimaginable.

[@fullmovies9963]

Yes but there's always two sides of the Coin which means People there are living Most organic life far away from Polluted Air quality and poisoned sewage recycled water.They Grow fresh organic foods ,Work hard in the magestic. Nature which make more stronger and mentally balanced environment free from congested overcrowded herds. Just my opinion 😊

[@Nogood250]

Hy how are you doing

[@arkangeln910c8]

What was their way of living in the past? Why they have abandoned it? I guess there it is like everywhere else: greed and envy and jealousy toward those who get rich. Everybody wants to get rich. And the Earth, is getting poorer and poorer.

[@annedoyle222]

@@fullmovies9963that certainly sounds good,but to be deprived of basic necessities is on the other hand not good

[@timeMeow]

LOL sorry but if you can send your kids into the mountains at extremely dangerous temps you can also migrate elsewhere.. why stay? because its your home? your birthplace? I left my little corner of the world so when I see people cling to their little hidey holes instead of venture elsewhere Its just astounding.

[@chatchawalturasarn6844]

เป็นสารคดีที่ยอดเยี่ยมมาก ได้สาระประโยชน์มาก ได้เห็นความยากลำบากในการแสวงหาถั่งเช่า ได้เห็นอบายมุขบนยอดเขาสูง ได้เห็นขั้นตอนการซื้อขายถั่งเช่าตั้งแต่บนยอดเขา-ปลายทางที่ฮ่องกง ขอขอบคุณทีมงานถ่ายทำทุกท่านครับ

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Nepalese people are beautiful. I feel bad that they struggle and risk their lives to hunt for these Yarsagumbu and get paid very little, yet the dealers go and sell it for so much. It reminded me of the artists in Mexico who spend days to create an art piece and buyers still try to bargain for their merchandise. Bless those hunters.🙏

[@annedoyle222]

Yes greed is a disgraceful energy which allows greedy people to exploit the poor,not good

[@terriewise8422]

Sadly, it's the way of the worlld.

[@Goreyyy.]

I am a Nepali. When I watch this video, it seems like a long time ago. I am not trying to make my country look rich, but I feel that it should be indicated that the video was shot somewhere and when. Please pay attention to this video.

[@Gtells1]

i have lived with sherpas before i moved, this video is so nostalgic it brings back my old childhood memory

[@CoincidenceTheorist]

The desire for “luxury” and “western medicine” …….two of the greatest poisoners of mankind.

[@CoincidenceTheorist]

I watch and i see their food as well as the ones wearing clothes made of natural fibers and i see things i wish i had. Real food. Real clothes. Not synthetic poison that poison us inside and out. The western word, especially usa, has such horrible food. Its all artificial. Full of preservatives “so it never goes bad”…..never molds or rots because theres nothing nourishing in it . The synthetic cloth is horrible as well. Look up “fabric frequencies” ….whats really interesting is Bible as well as other ancient texts spoke on fabrics and what to wear etc as well as not. Now we are more recently just able to see how wise they were and the reasons why they say to wear wools. Or linen.

[@christremblay1848]

I work with a guy from Nepal in canada. He's a really good worker and so funny.

[@nepalikto1232]

just searched for it after watching the documentary and it was released on 2011 so probably filmed 1-2 years before that

[@sfarrell71138]

On my journey through the Himalayas, I found myself in the midst of an organic gold rush, harvesting Yarsagumbu. While trekking through the rugged terrain, I placed bets on chicken fights with locals, cheering on my favorites while chewing coca leaves for an energy boost. The thrill of the hunt for this rare fungus, alongside the excitement of the fights, created a unique blend of adventure and camaraderie. From the mountains to potential riches, it was a wild ride filled with unexpected turns.

[@NovelJamatia2]

Thank you for creating such an insightful and informative piece. I absolutely loved this documentary! The content was well-researched, the visuals and audio were stunning. Great work!

[@uuuuu9313]

This was one of the most captivating documentaries I have ever seen truly a work of art true treasure hunt THANK YOU

[@memoriesrob7079]

I am from this country 🇳🇵thank you so much for this amazing documentaries

[@E-bikeoffroad]

If you get this bug and mushroom you could grow????

[@gorkhe-f6f]

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[@bikramg2539]

@E-bikeoffroad it is half bug organ half plant by climate naturally couldn't planted.

[@mrparrehesian1742]

Tell the pickers they are being stolen from. The math shows the pickers getting 2 Euros maybe for one fungus and in China it sells for 29 Euros. 300,000 Euros divided by 10 ,000 grams = 30 Euros per gram. 2700 Rupees per gram in China.

[@REPR100]

I’d leave that country and find your way to Europe or the USA

[@scottgordon8902]

Incredible doc! How rare to find a story i hadnt ever heard a single thing about. Fantastic stvideond video

[@DrssEmpire]

I ,am also from Nepal, live in urban area, don't know the story of rural area. Gratitude to creator of this documentary

[@sushilmalla3066]

Thanks for this documentry from Nepal🇳🇵. Thank you so much for promoting our country of Himalayas❣️ Jaya Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🙏

[@subasmagar1347]

We the people of Nepal.....hardened yet cheerful......

[@anandahere]

As I am from Siliguri, India, have two friends from Nepal , I can understand some of there language. It's really tough to live in the harsh weather of Nepal. The Nepalese are really hardworking with kind-hearted people. One can be easily friend with you if you are a good person. Although, this video is partially edited but it's a fascinating thing that we can see from our comfort areas there tough lives as an entertainment form.

[@krishnabhattarai9063]

Siliguri is nearest city from Nepal border bro there also lots of people's can speak nepalese language 😊

[@नबिन-गुरुङ]

24:10 father teaching his son how to clean yarshagumba by saying you should learn it now cuz it will be useful for you ❤

[@lilzen202]

26:38 father teaching his son not to gamble your yarshagumba away.

[@awaiskhan9329]

I wish i could visit Nepal, such a beauty . People are warm and brave. Respect from Pakistan

[@tenzysangpo]

In Tibetan “Yartsa Gumbu” (ཡར་ཚ་དགུན་བུ་) literally translates to “Summer Grass, Winter Insect”. This name reflects the life cycle of the Caterpillar Fungus. which is a parasitic fungus that infects a caterpillar (the insect) in the winter, and then grows into a fungus (the grass-like structure) during the summer months. It was first discovered in Tibet as early as the 6th or 7th century AD, although it may have been known to local people long before then. The fungus is a parasitic organism that infects caterpillars in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, including Tibet some parts of Nepal.

[@waniaamir20]

It's very sad, life is so cruel for some 😢 Thank God if u get both the meals,good clothes to wear & a good house

[@dipendraraikut]

Its just amazing to see people are still living lives of simplicity. I felt complains in our complicated lives are nothing in front of theirs... Hats off to the people living such lives. The video was really an eye opener... Loved it all...

[@troberta1158]

I always watching Nepal rural life , I have piteous their earn of living is so hard. It's a great documentary.

[@pardonsamson4774]

This is truly beyond the ordinary-a thrilling journey in the quest for Yarsagumbu. It’s been eye-opening to learn a little about a hidden part of the world we rarely see or hear about. Thank you for shedding light on this incredible adventure!

[@sbshsjshs9371]

50:05 the best transition i have ever sceen .indeed poors are the ones who feed rich for centuries .

[@Thapa-Ramesh]

Hi , this is Ramesh thapa I am from nepal and now days I am at U.S.That’s what we believe on hard work.the government should be protected them people who work hard and if there is easy way.thank god we appreciated to be great brave nepali jay desh jay nepal.🙏🙏❤❤

[@jericox2980]

A difficult life! Courageous people! God bless and make their lives easier

[@MrAlec1995]

This is so beautifully shot. Props to the production team. Filming in these locations can't be easy

[@ankitbbam9717]

Thank you showing the struggle of Nepalese to entire world lots of love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@anujtandukar7302]

loved how he teaches his kid so well with his lovely words.

[@quanglobaldocumentary]

The risks these villagers take for yasak kumu highlight their resilience and the deep connection to their culture. What an amazing story!

[@eckosters]

I watched this documentary several years ago - don’t know where. Mind boggling

[@BINODPRADHAN-qr9fx]

its in nepal ( himalayan resion)

[@floriantanjung5592]

Greetings from Indonesia . Thank you for this documentary video, I can see other life in other parts of the earth. Light up my boss

[@laxmanbalami3614]

Thank you so much sir for this incredible documentary from our country Nepal. This is the real life of Himalayan people in Nepal . More Respect thank you sir🙏🙏😊

[@edijahaj4934]

the most beautiful documentary I've seen, extraordinary and amazing people, lives with harrowing sacrifices, but also so smiling and happy.

[@scenicnepal]

Your story telling is really beautiful . A real masterpiece

[@pratheshpoojary3227]

Olny broker earns more earning not poor people who risky their lifes

[@scottgordon8902]

They could all earn. But just like that dead beat loser dad... had his kid find the worms and then he lost all his worms gambling.

[@prakashrai7468]

1000% i agree with you,

[@jonmancill6824]

And it's been that way since the beginning. Humans are sinners and greed is one of those sins. There's always been and always will be someone trying to make money off the hard work of others.

[@tropangfrance8751]

They are lucky than you

[@kistonpictures3056]

🇳🇵I am from Nepal 🇳🇵thank you so much for this amazing documentaries

[@SyedaAmina-i6b]

Thanks a million for taking us on a journey so out of this world

[@eewong9332]

I watched this video in HK and I respect those people for their hard work in life.

[@gauravvlogs856]

काम गर्ने कालु ,मकै खाने भालू , nice video,love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@diyanrusev5054]

In Nepal do they use sanskrit alphabet?

[@ryankenzo9946]

@@diyanrusev5054 yes we do but this one is not Sanskirt its a Devnagari Script

[@katmandu0]

@@diyanrusev5054 Sanskrit originated in Nepal so ofc nepal use Sanskrit

[@Feralyank]

Outstanding work. Poignant and absolutely beautiful.

[@ghambernepali1599]

Good documentary about collecting Yarsagumba in the Himalayas of Nepal...

[@shadownepal]

I am from this Himalayan where yarsha found thank you so much for this documentries..

[@Dust2LivingSoil]

34:43 out of all the hardship and chaos they still find it in their heart to love your neighbor as themselves

[@sandipshyangtan6969]

How did you , make documentary , I know that place very very hard to go and back, some people never back to home , thank you very much for hard working .🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@AlongRunogi]

In d early 90s in my hometown in Nagaland real authentic nepalis wud come frm far away places to sell honey ghee butter n gold.......I remember my mom telling me stories abt em........deyre kind hospitable people simple living nomads.........I wish u people all d happiness in d world ........hope to meet d real nepalis dat mom use to tel me stories abt..........🎉❤tgc lovely people

[@manbabbled259]

You should visit nepal to meet the real authentic nepalis.

[@jackoftheeast8]

Etu worm tho Nagaland ti papo neshina aseho. Any idea

[@AlongRunogi]

@@jackoftheeast8 chances ase ....japfü side or interior dzukuo side phaney

[@Rajaryane]

नागा लैंड बहुत खूबसूरत जगह है। पिताजी और मां ने मुझे बताया। यहां आने की बहुत इच्छा है।

[@chetriboy9510]

​@@jackoftheeast8 saramati area te pabo pare 😅

[@Legado_z]

My heart sink when i saw he losing hes first catch in a dicedd game... Im addictive to poker when i know the feelings, good thing i dont have a family to feed.

[@adamwhite1920]

Really one of the best documentaries I've seen in a while. Amazing 🤩

[@pt4822]

Well done yet again. Informative and engaging documentary. I've tried these medicinal worms in my travels. Now I know where they are from and how much effort it took to harvest them. Now I'm worried about these things growing on my head.🤣

[@Infoprkash]

Lot’s of love from Nepal

[@ryu1014]

The begining and ending of the yaraagumbas trade process easily, depicts, that people lose their lives for the wealthy to feed on. That's that. Cheers to the team and Nepal is heaven. On earth.

[@Userfunnyfun2008]

One of the best documentary film in 2024

[@ziaulkhan6366]

That's me!! the sapiens, who was unknown of such face of our own, thanks a lot for such a magnificent documentary that's intimates you about your diverse & different way of life...

[@Roshanpariyar1996]

Loved it completely Thank you

[@wambuievelynwaithira]

A very beautiful documentary, Himalayan mountains life is challenging,may God protect them

[@MrAntreorenato]

Wonderful documentary , wonderful people. Thank you so much . Definitely people complaining too much, seating in front of a TV everyday and ordering delivered food with Uber eat, should watch this and stop complaining and get on with their life by being more grateful for what they have already . Thank you

[@ishtiaqali2373]

Masterpiece.great work with lot of risk and exertion,love you guys.

[@sleazyR5573]

Feeling sad for his child and wife. God bless them✝️

[@justsomeguywithamustache8660]

We need to pray for those people ❤

[@maxxsee]

They need to fear God

[@manh9105]

@@maxxsee God is not to be feared. Fearing of God is Xtian concept as they have a wicked person as God. Real god is to be loved

[@maxxsee]

@@manh9105 wrong, read bible

[@Aryanthakur-yt9bc]

​@@maxxsee maybe your God is a devil to be scared off 😂.

[@nabish3644]

Life in the Mountains of Nepal is very challenging

[@cookingislove88]

this is a beautiful and peaceful to leave your life.. for nepali people salute to your journey in this world. love from philippines

[@arbassheikh47]

Watching t.v all neighbours together reminds my old days.... How we used to see❤❤❤❤

[@FrederickPalka]

A parent who gambles away money meant for the family is a fool. I have no pity for such parents.

[@hugo-kk8qn]

I pity a fool!

[@aerosmith3509]

Without gambling for 1 month they can't feed their children for rest of 11 month

[@ayauetoazumi6824]

Where do you get that logic even if he wins they will blow that money and food in days not months haha

[@FrederickPalka]

@@ayauetoazumi6824 If he wins...If not the family goes hungry. Unless he's a professional gambler, which he is not, the house always wins. FOOL 🤪

[@pavilreutov1821]

Here here

[@naturesmomentstv]

🌿The Government of Nepal should consider researching ways to cultivate and grow yarsagumbu. I believe it wouldn't be too difficult if they truly put in the effort. This could be a major breakthrough for both the economy and the natural environment.💡📈

[@chhinchhukrai5808]

This doc give whole new perspective for yasargumba.

[@markthomas4083]

We are all in this thing called life together.

[@GunSlingerClyde]

anyone else impressed with one person carrying a full grown man on their back with a 5 day journey ahead of them?

[@AnalyticsMagnet]

best documentary I have ever seen! just loved it

[@Goka2021]

What an amazing documentary. It's a real life in Nepali in a Mountain paradise.

[@Rasp5557]

Thanks for free documentary showing our pride of ordinary people nepal

[@maxxsee]

pride comes before destruction bible says, instead, thankfulness

[@chrisbodum3621]

Brilliant, and told and filmed so well ! It was interesting to see the journey, the families, the tragedy and hardship along with a brief glimpse into the supply chain further on.

[@lwinmoe8276]

Beautiful Nepal , we are very much alike. I'm from Myanmar.

[@samirgurung9140]

One of the best documentary i have watched. it superbly portraited the life and struggle of those people through different perspective.

[@hamzaaslam1999]

A heaven to understand for any economics student to understand how economy works ! Everyone is taking risks in the trade, in my opinion the one who collect yarsagumba from harvester is the hardest job, not only he dealt with too many people but also face too many risks of its yarsagumbu being stolen, he must be paid better than anybody else in my opinion

[@musafirhoomeyro9506]

Hat's off to these documentary

[@MMOLegend]

Wild, amazing documentary. I am surprised mass farming with modern equipment has not started ripping apart the mountain

[@aneily]

Very interesting documentary! I love how it focused on people's faces. It had almost a scripted feel, but I didn't mind. You felt like you were there.

[@Pereira_888]

Thank you for this excellent documentary. Humbled ❤

[@singhthakuri-b6y]

Thank you so much for showing this real documentary , i like it.

[@RNB123PK]

Thank you for for great video unveiling life of rural Nepali people.

[@whosagar1148]

Thank you free documentary ❤ love from nepal 🇳🇵💙💙🇳🇵

[@UncleSuraj-9]

Worth watching!

[@hakimilli5221]

Great documentary, great job 👏

[@ShortSongVibes]

Waaaooo salute to them, they work too hard in difficult situations

[@sherpag6716]

this video remembers me old days

[@Offender666]

11:42 Best doctor ever....

[@wakjoko997]

Awesome documentary from Nepal👍

[@manojdarshandhari9167]

Thanks for this documentry....u have done very good research.....its even new for us.

[@gashacker1]

One of the best documentaries I have seen!

[@lorainethompson6527]

It is an excellent documentary, message- it doesn't pay to gamble.

[@nyirouajuot6799]

I was so upset to that man, where on earth would you gamble when his children work so hard to earn that😢😢,his wife is a good wife, I swear, 😅,I don't think I can handle that 🤦🤦😁

[@KINGBEE831]

BEST Documentary ON KZbin...Please LIKE.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@psc_bro]

Love from Nepal. Lovely documentry.

[@drpratikchaudhari3428]

Soo good…Better than bollywood movies!🙌🏻

[@augustland8952]

Government of Nepal should do some research how they can breed and grow this yarsagumbu I think it is not very difficult if they want to

[@AviyanLimbu-y5e]

Never expect Nepal government to do such things.Their singular goal is to loot the people and run away from the country.

[@AviyanLimbu-y5e]

Why did you delete my reply?

[@jkoonce4244]

as it would be near worthless, supply and demand stay in school we todd

[@chizh7255]

Then most of those villagers could lose their livelihood

[@augustland8952]

@@chizh7255 bro use common sense.... after successful research then teach all the villager who use to earn from yarsagumbu how to breed because those insects live only in those regions were only a handful of people can survive so that they can maximize their profits...

[@RajkumarRajkumar-kn1zt]

Beautiful documentary beautiful video ❤❤❤love from nepal

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

Pretty epic documentary. The scenery, the basicness of life and being accustomed to working in the cold and high altitudes. Anyone actually try this Yarsagumba? I assume it must have some real effect worth paying a lot for but only for those who can afford it and that is not the people hunting for it but maybe they try a little? Fascinating creature also. I guess not something you can easily farm if at all?

[@blackthai5023]

very humbling, amazing people

[@manilraee8848]

Love you more for your amazing video representing himalayas

[@Emma-yh3yj]

Vielen Dank für die interessante Dokumentation 👍 👍 👍👍👍

[@Seefahrerkatzi]

Great video, exceeded my expectations by a lot

[@somsubba3524]

Thank you so much for beautiful documentary

[@Nation806]

Are you from Bhutan?