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India is home to a diverse range of forests, many of which are suitable for mushroom foraging. Here are some of the notable forests in India where you can go mushroom foraging.
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Located in the Himalayan region, this temperate forest is known for its abundance of edible mushroom species, particularly during the monsoon season.
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The lush forests of Meghalaya, including those around Shillong, are a mushroom hunter's paradise, with a wide variety of mushrooms found during the rainy season.
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The evergreen forests of Kodaikanal in the Western Ghats are rich in mushroom diversity, including species like the Termite Mushroom and the Milky Mushroom.
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This biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range offers excellent opportunities for mushroom foraging, especially in the moist deciduous forests during the monsoon months.
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The evergreen forests of Kudremukh National Park in the Western Ghats are known for their diverse mushroom flora, making it a popular destination for mushroom enthusiasts.
The sacred groves and community forests around Mawphlang are renowned for their rich mushroom diversity, attracting foragers from near and far.
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This temperate forest in the Himalayan foothills is a prime location for mushroom hunting during the rainy season, with a variety of edible species found in abundance.
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Have you been mushroom foraging in India?
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