Honey Hunting Tour

In Nepal, the Honey Hunting tour is an age-old traditional activity and this will be in practice twice a year; especially in spring and autumn to collect the wild honey by handing it on a rock hill. As it is true that Nepal is rich in honey bees and a better place for honey hunting. The tradition is going to promote as an adventure and touristic activity.

This challenging tour can be more adventurous for those with knowledge of rock climbing and those who are brave to take such risks. There are more than five different species found in Nepal. The nearest destination to watch the honey hunting is Ghalegaun which lies southwest of Kathmandu, in the Lamjung District. The trail to Ghalegaun also offers various spectacular views of the Himalaya Ranges like the snow-capped Annapurna ranges and Manaslu Himal.

Honey Hunting Tour Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage sites sightseeing
• Scenic drive to Khudi
• Mountain Honey Hunting

This traditional way of honey hunting tour is a tradition that has been passed down from the generations to the Indigenous Nepali community like Gurung and Magar in Nepal. Honey is used like sugar in ancient times when there was not any production of sugar.

The honey hunters extract the honey from the unusually massive beehives nestled in a tall rock cliff. To observe this feat performed by the honey hunters will be a very mesmerizing event in your life.  This honey hunting is a hazardous activity, and many hunters have died during these activities as well. Therefore, many cliffs are named and remembered by the name of those dead honey hunters also.

Things to do before Honey Hunting Tour

The locals celebrate this honey hunting tour as one of the festivals also by offering flowers, grains, and sheep to God before hunting. It is also said that the festival was celebrated and worship was organized to respect the hard work of honeybees and their contribution to the survival of human beings. It is a thrilling moment to watch the work of those honey hunters.

The experienced honey hunters climb the rock and hang from cliffs. This is tall around 300m only with the help of their homemade ropes and Bamboo ladders. The leader of the hunters collects the honey in the bucket and passes it to another person. Wild honey has good demand for medical purposes and in the international market too.

What's included

• Airport Transfers as per itinerary
• Full day sightseeing car in Kathmandu
• Kathmandu – Khudi – Kathmandu Jeep
• Sightseeing entrance fees with tour guides
• Honey Hunting Tour Activities
• Wages for honey hunters
• One guide during the trip
• Three-times meals from Day 3 to 7
• Honey Hunting Tour Permit
• Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Company Service charge and applicable tax

What is excluded

• International airfare, visa fee, and travel insurance
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
• Personal expenses like laundry, internet, tipping for driver, guide, hiney hunter, and supporter during your honey hunting tour

We have daily departures for this trip, so we recommend that you book it according to your schedule. We will customize the tour/trekking package to your specific needs. We are concentrating on the private trip, taking into account numerous elements such as COVID, trekkers' physical fitness, available time, and budget. Because these elements may or may not be compatible with the individual traveler.

Similarly, during the trek/tour, we will be pleased to supply you with pre/post accommodation as well as other supplementary services such as a domestic flight and an additional porter. Please fill out this customized form for your convenience.