Honey Hunting is the real and frequent activity of indigenous Gurung and Magar Community in Bhujung and Pasgaon for honey hunting from which they are able to solve their problem of bread and butter. This ancestral job of honey hunting still continues in many remote villages of Nepal while offering high tourism potential. A large section of travelers are increasingly showing their interest in honey hunting thereby ensuring staple sources of local revenue generation, besides Ghalegoan Bhujung and the hole of Annapurna region, Dhading and Jharlang across Ganesh Himal Arun valley in Makalu and other trekking areas have become Popular for honey hunting, a new tourist activity but in Nepal except Bhujung area of Annapurna region, special package of Honey hunting for tourist is not developed yet. Nerveless few lucky tourist get chance to observe honey hunting on spot while traveling along the trekking routes. There are myriad be nests found in the inner and outer rings of different trekking areas which if professionally scientifically and technically managed, provides an immense potentiality of promoting honey hunting as an add- on product.

Honey Hunting, the collection of Honey from the nests of wild Bees built on steep cliffs, is an age-old tradition. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skills by hanging themselves from cliffs as high as 300 meters using Bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs. Everyone is thrilled to watch honey hunters at work.
Trekking in the foothills of the Annapurnas. See the spectacular honey hunting on the steep bee cliffs. Be welcomed by the Gurung people and learn about their traditions and customs. These holidays give you the opportunity to sample traditions and culture. See them while you trek in the foothills of The Himalayas.

Season : Spring & Autumn

Itinerary Details:

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. O/n at Hotel.
Day 02 : Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to the hotel.
Day 03 : Kathmandu – Besishahar (5hr Drive) by Bus. O/n at hotel.
Day 04 : Besishahar – Ghalegaun (6-7hr trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 05 : Ghalegaun – Bhujung (3hrs trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 06 : Bhujung – Thaku Bhir (hunting place). O/n camping.
Day 07 : ThakuBhir (Free day to watching hunting). O/n camping.
Day 08 : ThakuBhir – Bhujung (3hrs trek). O/n local lodge.
Day 09 : Bhujung – Besishahar (6hrs trek back). O/n at Hotel.
Day 10 : Besishahar – Kathmandu. (5hrs Drive Back). by Bus O/n at Hotel.
Day 11 : Departure onward.

Cost Includes :

• 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
• All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee]
• Kathhmandu Valley Sightseeing
• English Speaking trekking guide and porter
• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Insurance for all staffs
• Trekking permits or national park entrance permits
  

Cost Excludes :

• Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
• Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
• Personal travel and medical insurance
• Tips for guide / porter / sherpa

For more details,Please contact us.