Trekking in Nepal, Adventure travel in the Himalayas, Tibet tour, Bhutan visit

Honey Hunting in Nepal

Across Himalaya organize the Honey hunting in Nepal Himalayas. Honey hunting is an age-old tradition here in Nepal. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skill by hanging themselves from cliffs as high as 300 meters using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs. You can enjoy the spectacular honey hunting views on the steep bee cliffs to experience the tradition and cultural of the local people. See them while you trek in the foothills of the Himalayas. Twice a year high in the Himalayan foothills of central Nepal teams of men gather around cliffs that are home to the world's largest honeybee, Apis laborious. As they have for generations, the men come to harvest the Himalayan cliff bee's honey.

The trekking routes to and from the honey bee hives are breathtaking, allowing visitors to take in the beauty and magnificence of the Nepali landscape and wildlife. The most popular honey hunting destinations are located in Bhujung, Nai Chi, Pasgaon, Naya Gaun, Ludhi and Dare. Tourists will be amazed at the speed and courage of the honey hunters, who hang from the cliffs to earn a living, and marvel at the ancient techniques that are still in use today.


Trip Highlights:

Activities:         Trek to khudi , Visit to Honey Hunting site, Sight Seeing tour in Kathmandu,Pokhara
Duration:         06 Nights 07 Days
Destination:     Kathmandu - Pokhara - khudi

 

Honey Hunting Trips Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
 
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi which takes 6 hours. You drive along the Prithvi highway across beautiful villages, local people, and landscapes and all the way you drive along the river valley. The tour to Buddha Monasteries and Khudi Bazaar with bring you lot of opportunities to study more about the local culture.

Day 03: Today you trek for six to seven hours for Honey Hunting site. On the way, you view many natural scenes n the way. You would receive hearty welcome by villagers and can enjoy Gurung culture dances after dinner.

Day 04: The day is to enjoy few hours walk for honey hunting site. Honey hunter pray before they start. You can view the Heart Thrilling Honey hunting program at Cliff. After you enjoy honey hunting program, return back base camp village. In the evening, you will spend few moments enjoying culture dances of mother union.

Day 05: Trek to Khudi which takes six to seven hours. You can enjoy swimming at Natural swimming pool. You go evening walk at Bank of the Marshyangdi River and Khudi stream.

Day 06: Drive from Khudi to Kathmandu 6 hrs. You drive along the Prithivi highway across beautiful villages, colorful peoples, landscapes, all the you drive along the River Valley.

Day 07: Free day in Kathmandu for personal activities or join onward program or final departure