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Fri, March 29, 2024

Chyangra price goes up; to be sold at around Rs 45,000

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BAGLUNG: Entrepreneurs have brought Chyangra, mountain goats, from Mustang in the wake of Dashain festival. Markets in Baglung, Parbat and the vicinity witnessed the arrival of Himalayan goats. However, it takes a long time for the businesspersons to collect mountain goats for the festival. Mahendra KC, a local businessperson in Baglung, said four entrepreneurs — two from Parbat and two from Kathmandu — jointly brought 250 mountain goats for the Dashain festival. Some of these goats will be supplied to Kathmandu while most of these will be sold in Baglung and Parbat. Six persons were involved in the collection and supply of the mountain goats, according to him. Other businesspersons were also bringing the Himalayan goats from Mustang. Jomsom, Kagbeni and Chamar are among the places where such hairy goats are raised. They are supplied to other places via Myagdi, Baglung and Parbat districts. The Mustang goats are supplied to Pokhara and Kathmandu cities every year. KC, who has been buying and selling mountain goats for seven years, said, "A healthy and fleshy Chyangra costs Rs 40,000 in Mustang itself. It is sold at Rs 45,000 or more." He worried that mountain Goats were not imported from Tibet this year. Mustang too has not sufficient production. Businesspersons have not imported the mountain goats from Tibet this year as Korala border point has not been opened. The mountain goats from Mustang do not suffice market demand. Due to low production, the price has hiked. It was only two years back that a good Chyangra used to cost Rs 27,000, but it rose to 40,000 now. An entrepreneur at Kusma, Raju Pun, said many old traders did not go to Mustang for collecting Chyangra because of the soaring price. "This year, trading Chyangra is not lucrative," he observed. Some years back, Baglung alone saw the arrival of over 2,000 Chyangras. The way to commute is difficult, they shared. Although it is expensive, many people yearn to have Chayangra in their Dashain cuisine. The traders are also of the view that the price of the mountain goat went up also because of the Covid 19 pandemic. It is believed that Chyangra meat is tasty and healthier too. Although normal goats are available around the year for meat, Chyangra is in special demand during the festival. By RSS READ ALSO:
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