Short Nepal Honey Hunting Tour

Honey Hunting has been a living tradition for the indigenous groups of various regions of Nepal. To be able to witness this spectacle in person is a great privilege one can have. Our Short Nepal Honey Hunting Tour, a short yet immersive tour, aims to attract adventure enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and nature lovers to be a part of this impressive spectacle. It involves your visit to the honey hunting site of Nepal, where you can witness the thrilling honey hunting expedition. Here, you will be able to join the indigenous community from the preparation of hunting materials to hiking towards the site and observing the hunters as they scale the high cliffs to harvest the cliff honey. This unique 4-day tour is a rare chance to observe the local culture and be a part of their ages old traditions. Along with that, the journey towards the hunting site itself is one of the highlights of the tour, offering you beautiful landscape views.

Possible Honey Hunting Sites

Nepal's geographical landscapes and diverse terrain make it an ideal region for this ancient practice of honey hunting. The honey hunting sites are home to the various indigenous communities that have practised this activity for ages. The remote location of the sites not only highlights Nepal’s cultural heritage but also a golden chance to witness this age old traditional practices. Some of the major honey hunting sites located in Nepal are listed below.

What to expect from this tour?

The recent commercialization of the activity, Honey hunting, has made honey hunting not only a tradition practised by the indigenous communities of Nepal but also a shared experience for the people of outside communities. Our Short Nepal Honey Hunting Tour is your ultimate way to gain first hand experience of observing the traditional way of honey hunting in Nepal in a short time while you learn more about the culture of these indigenous people.

Honey hunting in Nepal is an art passed down through generations that involves the hunters scaling the formidable height, suspending themselves in rope ladders, while using the locally made materials to harvest the honey. As a bystander, you will join the hunters in the preparation process, follow them towards the hunting site and observe their whole process of harvesting from starting to the end from a distance. There are various rituals they follow for the successful harvest and you will be able to be part of this.

In this brief yet rewarding package, it will be a unique experience nowhere to be found. From choosing the best hunting site to managing all the logistics involved, including meals, transport, and accommodation, it is a comprehensive package designed for travellers to easily navigate their way towards this profound experience.

Food and Accommodation

During this honey hunting trip, you will be provided with basic food as the activity takes place in the remote regions of Nepal. The food menu is decided beforehand from our side according to the convenience of the destination. Here are the meals provided and the items included in the menu:

Note: The menu may be changed as necessary.

The accommodation might be different according to the location and availability; homestay, tent, or local lodge. Different sites offer you different accommodation types.

In the 4 days of our Short Nepal Honey Hunting Tour, the visitors will be able to experience the unique culture and traditions of the indigenous communities of Nepal that only a few get to be a part of. You will not only be able to see this thrilling activity face to face but also connect deeply with the local communities and natural landscapes that make it all possible. Join us on this fascinating journey, uncovering the challenges, history, and culture related to this liquid gold.