Aapi Himal Rural Municipality Closes Schools for Yarsagumba Season
Summary
Api Himal Rural Municipality has closed all community schools for 15 days during the Yarsagumba collection season, affecting around 1,100 students in 22 schools.
Key Points
- Api Himal Rural Municipality will close all community schools for 15 days starting from Baisakh 27 to coincide with the Yarsagumba season.
- Around 1,100 students study in 22 community schools in the municipality.
- Most students and their families go to the Patan area for Yarsagumba and herb collection during this period.
- Nearby rural municipalities like Marma, Naugad, and Byas also see residents climbing to collection areas, with some village houses remaining locked.
