Adventure Trip
Nepal honey hunting tour is one of the most amazing adventure tours in Nepal. Honey hunting is an age-old tradition usually practiced among Gurung, Magar and Rai communities. This tradition is observed twice a year, especially during spring and autumn, the time to collect wild honey from the hives hanging on the rocky hill. It's found that honey hunting has been done since 13000 BC. This ancestral job continues in many rural villages to reduce the problem of bread and butter. A large section of travelers is increasingly showing interest in honey hunting, making it one of the most desired tours in Nepal.
Honey hunting is adventurous, carrying some amount of risk while having the same amount of fun. The honey hives are made at a height of 300-400 meters above the ground by the indigenous wild bees. There is no other way to approach the honey hives except with the help of a bamboo ladder or rope. Those who wish to take part in the challenging adventure need a good knowledge of rock climbing and who can take the risk. The lead honey hunter collects the honey in the bucket from beehives and passes it down or above to another hunter. The best time for honey hunting is early in the morning or the cold when bees are inactive and easily leave hives.
Some famous places for honey hunting are Ghale Gaun Bhujung of the Annapurna region, Dhading and Jharlang across the Ganesh Himal, Arun valley in the Makalu region, etc. At the same time, the honey hunting tour also provides a sort of scenic tour with breathtakingly beautiful views of the Annapurna mountain ranges. This tour is also a combination of the cultural and historical tour, in which you will experience the warm hospitality of Gurung people and be able to taste natural honey. A honey hunting tour in Nepal is the best opportunity to view and experience the traditional way of honey-hunting with the best homestay accommodations.