Honey hunting tour in Nepal

Honey Hunting in Nepal.


Honey Hunting, the collection of Honey from the nests of wild Bees built on steep cliffs, is an age-old tradition. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skills by hanging themselves from cliffs as high as 300 meters using Bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs. Everyone is thrilled to watch honey hunters at work.We organize this kind of Honey hunting Tour With part of Trekking. This is a camping Trek including Honey Hunting. We have well experience Honey Hunters to do the Job, you will enjoy the Trip. Come on our holiday and discover local tradition and Goring culture in Nepal. Don't forget your camera!!Trek in the foothills of the Annapurnas. See the spectacular honey hunting on the steep bee cliffs. Be welcomed by the Gurung people and learn about their traditions and customs


( Three famous honey hunter)………

Much of the climbing over steep and rugged cliffs that go up to 2,500m is done with the help of locally prepared hemp rope. Carrying large wickerwork basket for putting honey, steps are taken with utmost caution as there is no support system in the event of fall. Specially designed tool called Bahana is used to fetch honey. The hole process of climbing up and down fearful height by precariously balancing on craggy edges is quite heart – rending. Tourists entertain and prize this spectacular displays of skills and stamina in ‘natural’ and geographical setting. Honey hunting in the high hill (up to the attitude of 3500m), cliffs and dangerous places is a perfect activity for those adventure lovers who dare to choose adventure in any from, soft or hard ones. The scenery, technique, and symbolic language used to foster understanding between helpers are really found to be magical and witch crafting. In spite of the fact that Nepal has such a unique and rich cultural activity it is hardly been given due notice to owing to awareness and lack of professionalism. “although honey hunting is feasible, it is yet to be Packaged and sold Professionalism. “Although honey hunting is feasible, it is yet to be packaged and sold Professionally”. Sudarshan Pradhan, GM of Ghalegaon says. The resort is probably the first in Nepal To bring the preliminary concept of honey hunting package for tourists. He further says, “ Many tourist from different countries are frequently requesting me to manage special package for honey hunting”.

Idinery honey hunting in Details.

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel. O/n at Hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu – Besishahar (5hr Drive). O/n at hotel.
Day 03 : Besishahar – Ghalegaun (6-7hr trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 04 : Ghalegaun – Bhujung (3hrs trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 05 : Bhujung – Thaku Bhir (hunting place). O/n camping.
Day 06 : ThakuBhir (Free day to watching hunting). O/n camping.
Day 07 : ThakuBhir – Bhujung (3hrs trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 08 : Bhujung – Besishahar (6hrs trek back). O/n at Hotel.
Day 09 : Besishahar – Kathmandu. (5hrs Drive Back). O/n at Hotel.
Day 10 : Kathmandu (free day your own). O/n at Hotel.
Day 11 : Departure.

Cost Includes

Necessary Transportation .
3 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu .
3 Simple meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in Trekking in Local lodge & camping place will prepare by our Cook.
Necessary Camping Equipment for Camping days.
English Speaking Guide, Cook & necessary Staffs .

Cost Not Includes
All the expenses of personal nature, Lunch & Dinner except Trekking, Drinks, other expenses of beyond our control such as political disturbances, tipping etc.............................................

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