Join us on Mad Honey Hunting Expedition

Honey Hunting in Nepal: An Unforgettable Adventure

Join us on a thrilling expedition into the heart of Nepal and witness the ancient tradition of honey hunting!

Honey hunting expedition by Himalayan hunters is an opportunity to experience the thrill of ancient honey hunting practices .The locals risk their lives for the honeycomb of world largest honey bee Apis laboriosa Which hives at altitude exceeding 3500 m, building a large honeycomb on the vertical cliffs .The honey bee collects the nectar from the rare rhododendron flowers and other wild plants which contains grayanotoxin and leads to pychoactive effect.

Himalayan hunters invite you to be part of rare ancient practices and traditions, a trek in the lap of Annapurna,A journey into the alter state of consciousness. Honey hunting in Nepal is a wonderful opportunity to be accompanied with culture,ancient practices, breath taking mountain, terrain,rivers and the taste of wild psychedelic honey which make It a unique and unforgettable experience .Mad honey hunting is a centuries old practice promoting both medicinal and recreational wonders.

Traditionally Mad honey is harvested twice a year in spring and autumn. Spring harvest in considered as potent and strong harvest. The honey harvested at spring is rich in grayanotoxin which leads to psychoactive effects. Where as autumn harvest is considered as food source of energy and
have less amount of grayanotoxin which leads to mild effects. Ancient Nepali people has commonly used Mad honey as an sexual stimulant, therapy for gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension and for recreation purposes.

Why Himalayan Hunters?

Day – Day Plan (Trip Plan)

This unique tour offers a chance to:

This 6-day adventure takes you from Kathmandu to the heart of Lamjung, where you’ll witness the honey hunting tradition firsthand.

• Day 1: Departure from Kathmandu; Drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu across beautiful villages, landscape, river via bus/jeep(5-7 hours) and explore the local town, food and overnight stay.
• Day 2: Trek(7-9 hours) / Jeep(2-3 hours) to Ghalegaun from Besisahar, A beautiful village surrounded by Annapurna circuit with traditional architecture, cultural heritage, warm hospitality and natural beauty. Overnight stay at community homestay at Ghalegaun.
• Day 3: Explore the local community of Ghalegaun, A local village famous for its cultural heritage and natural beauty. Meet the local honey hunters and make plan for hunting. Evening camp fire with cultural dance and authentic food, beverages.
• Day 4: Honey hunting ceremony. Trek/jeep to honey hunting destination from Ghalegaun(1-3 hours) and witness the ancient honey hunting culture, taste freshly harvested wild honey and back to Ghalegaun community homestay for overnight stay.
• Day 5: Morning breakfast and trek/jeep to Besisahar from Ghalegaun and overnight stay at Beshisahar.
• Day 6: Travel back to Kathmandu from Besisahar via bus/jeep.

Get offer price from advance booking :

Cost Includes	Cost Excludes
Permit charges to honey hunting communities.	Nepal visa and other entry passes.
Mad honey hunting adventure with 100 ML of freshly harvested Mad honey.	Personal nature expenses(telephone bills, laundry, soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages.
Hotel pickup and drop via private vehicle in Kathmandu.	Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Guest house/Home stay accommodation during the whole trip. includes 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot beverages Tea, Coffee)	Emergency, accident, evacuation cost.
Organizing cultural program	Travel Insurance

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