Honey Hunting Tour is one of the most exciting trips in Nepal. The harvesting of honey from the nests of the wild bees perched on rocky cliffs is an age-old custom in Nepal Honey Hunting Tour. The tour is readily undertaken by people who have a strong understanding of rock climbing.
The beehives built by the wild honeybees on the rock are frequently near the waterfall. Local honey hunters extract the honeycombs dangling themselves from a cliff as high as 300 meters using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes. Before proceeding on honey hunting, the people prepare a festival by offering flowers, grains, and lambs to God. The worshipping ceremony is also to honor honeybees' tireless efforts and commitment to human existence. The lead honey-hunter gathers honey from the beehives in a basket and passes it down to another person. Honey hunting is best accomplished early in the morning or in the cold when honeybees are inactive and can readily abandon their hives.
Honey hunting is now considered an adventurous tour throughout the world. However, it is still a part of Nepal's traditional livelihood, which is why tourists are more interested in learning about Nepal's traditional honey hunting expertise and abilities. Moreover, during the tour, you will have an opportunity to learn about culture, rural life, and the stunning scenery of green hills and Nepali Himalayas.
The list below outlines the items that must be brought with you during the tour hours. There are a variety of options and brands from which to choose, which can be easily purchased and rented at a reasonable price.
General
1. Down sleeping bag (you can borrow from us if required)
2. Duffel or Rucksack bag (you can borrow from us if required)
3. Daypack
4. Down Jacket (you can borrow from us if required)
5. Fleece liner (you can borrow from us if required)
6. Walking poles (optional, you can borrow from us if required)
7. Water bottle with purification tablets
8. Liquid hand wash
9. Lip guard
10. Sunblock cream
11. Toiletry kit. Be sure to include a toilet paper roll in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.
Core Body
1. T-shirts
2. Light and weight thermal tops and warm thermal top
3. Light jacket and vest
4. Wind and rain jacket
5. Shirts and warm shirts
Lower Body- Legs
1. Long and short hiking pants
2. Lightweight and warm long underwear
3. Rain and windproof trousers and warm trekking trousers
Feet
1. Thick and thin socks
2. Trekking boots, light shoes, and sandal
Miscellaneous
1. Passport and extra passport-sized photos (2 copies)
2. Durable wallet/ pouch for travel documents, money, and passport
3. Pocket knife
4. Bandanas
5. Favorite snack foods and energy bars
6. Paperback books, cards, mp3 player. Avoid players with moving hardware as it may not function. Remember, keep these items lightweights.
7. Binoculars
8. Camera
All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture-resistant plastic bags.