Honey Trek 2015

Honey Hunting tour 2015

In Nepal, honey hunting has been practiced for thousands of years and is a vital part of the Nepali culture.
Some villagers in Nepal depend on honey hunting for their livelihood, and the country is home to the Apis laboriosa, which is the biggest honeybee on the planet. These bees construct their hives on the cliffs of the country’s foothills, and watching the honey hunters at work is a sight to be seen. Due to the location of the bee hives, honey hunters make use of rope ladders and baskets to get to the combs after the bees have been flushed out with smoke by lighting a fire underneath the hives.
Honey harvesting usually takes place twice a year, when honey hunters get together and head into the Himalayas to take on this massive task. To harvest one colony takes the honey hunters two to three hours depending on the location of the hive and its size.There are a number of tour operators that offer visitors honey hunting tours, taking them to various locations to witness the entire harvesting procedure. 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.

Price PERSON for Honey Hunting Tour 1875 USD

PRICE INCLUDES:
meals three time Day during The Trip
Accommodation during trip ( Camp to Camp Honey Hunting Trip) Bus, Sherpa guide, porters
Annapurna Conservation fees , Trekking permit, Honey Hunting Permit, City Tour Guide.
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
one Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees monuments visit.
Airport Pickup, Departure, transfers Insurance Guide.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears emergency rescue,clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, incident client’s insurance. Alcoholic soft drink etc

Itinerary for Honey Hunting trip in Nepal 2012
Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu Hotel Check in
Day 2 Ktm Departure Besisahar Hotel
Day 3 Besisahar Honey Hunting Equipment Preparation.
Day 4 Ghalegaon Home stay or camp
Day 5 Bhujung Village Home stay or camp
Day 6 Bhujung Honey Hunting Location Preparation
Day 7 Today Honey Hunting start
Day 8 Honey Hunting
Day 9 Ghalegaon
Day 10 Besisahar
Day 11 Besisahar ktm
Day 12 Ktm Departure
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