Duration

8 Days

Meals

7 breakfast
4 Lunch
4 Dinner

Accommodation

3-nights hotel
4-nights lodge

Activities

Sightseeing
Hiking
Honey Hunting

SAVE

US$ 398

Price Starts From

US$ 1990

Overview of 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 tourist 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 honey-hunting tour is a tradition passed down from the generations to the Indigenous Nepali community, like Gurung and Magar in Nepal. Honey was 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. Observing this feat performed by the honey hunters will be a very mesmerizing event. This honey hunting is a hazardous activity, and many hunters have also died during these activities. Therefore, those dead honey hunters also named and remembered many cliffs.

Things to do before Honey Hunting Tour

The locals celebrate this honey hunting tour as one of the festivals by offering God flowers, grains, and sheep 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 hunters’ leader 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.

Detail Itinerary of Honey Hunting Tour

Day 01: - Greetings at Kathmandu Airport

A warm welcome to you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. After freshening up after your long flight, you will be invited to our office for the necessary information for the tour plan. If your arrival would be at night, the same discussion will be the following day during or after your breakfast.

Meals: Not Included

Day 02: - Kathmandu Valley Tour and honey hunting preparation

After breakfast, you will leave for your full-day sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu valley. You will visit some very pilgrimage and sacred places which are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath Temple (a Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath (a monkey temple), and Boudhanath (the biggest stupa).

There are also some historical places to visit, like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square; these places are known for their fine arts, reflecting the uniqueness and unique diversity of Nepalese culture. On the way back to the hotel, you can walk around the local areas and explore the local lifestyle.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: - Drive to drive (7-8 hours) and overnight there

After breakfast, you will start the tour of honey hunting. About 4 hour’s drive from Kathmandu, you will arrive at Vimal Nagar to see the Siddha Cave (the biggest cave in Asia). Then, you will again drive ahead and reach Khudi village about 3 hours the drive. Local villagers will give you a heartily welcome, and you will have a slide show program about honey hunting.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04: - Khudi to Base camp village

The trek for about 6-7 hours to the honey hunting site will be started from Khudi in the early morning. On the way, you can view many natural scenes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05: - Enjoy the honey hunting

As the local honey hunters become ready for the honey hunting, you will be directed to the destination with them and enjoy your thrilling honey hunting program. At the same time, you can see the pray done by Honey hunters before they start. You will return to the base camp village as the honey-hunting program finishes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 06: - Trek back to Khudi

After breakfast, you will move back to Khudi. On the way to your destination, some stream invites you to swim and get refreshments at a natural swimming pool. You can also go for an evening walk on the bank of the Marshyangdi River and Khudi stream.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 07: - Khudi to Kathmandu

The day starts with the drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about 7 hours, and transfers to your hotel. If you get leisure time, then you can spend it your way.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 08: - Final Departure

If you are not planning more days in Nepal, you will be dropped off at the International Airport for your scheduled flight to return home. I wish you a safe and happy journey and the memory of time spent in Nepal.

See you again !!!

Meals: Breakfast

Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.

Includes & Excludes

What is 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, tips for driver, guide, hiney hunter, and supporter during your honey hunting tour.