LAMJUNG · HONEY HUNTING
Himalayan Honey Hunt: A Daredevil Tradition
- 7 nights · 8 days
- Lamjung, Nepal
About this tour
Experience the harvest of the gods in gods’ own terrain For centuries, the Gurungs and Tamangs of Nepal’s mid-hills have gathered wild honey from combs hanging off precarious cliffs near their villages. The honey sourced from cliffs at higher altitudes is known for its psychoactive properties, while those cut from hives at lower altitudes are renowned for their healing powers. The lower-altitude honey, whose harvesting you will witness, is regarded…
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What’s included
Included and not included
Included
- All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle
- Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (1 night) including breakfast
- Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek in the Annapurna region for 15 nights on Full Board Basis (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Experienced, first-aid trained, government licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
- Permits for Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
- Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients)
- Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff
- A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
Not included
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu.
- International flight fare and airport departure tax.
- Any beverages, including bottled and boiled water.
- Travel insurance, along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage.
- Tips for trekking staff and the driver.
- Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for a 30-day visa and USD 125 for a 90-day visa).
Itinerary
Eight days, day by day
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- Overnight: Dusit Princess Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu and our representative will be there to welcome your group. Transfer to hotel and have comfortable.
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- Overnight: Dusit Princess
Full day free on your own to explore the beauty of Kathmandu or can do shopping also.
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- Overnight: Besisahar at Gateway Himalaya Resort
Today you will be transferred from Kathmandu to Besisahar on a 4WD landcruiser.
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- Overnight: Village
Today we will proceed with 2 hour jeep drive and 2 hour walk to Honey hunter village.
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We will head toward the cliff jungle and its around 4 hour trek from the village. We will stay overnight at jungle.
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- Overnight: Honey hunter’s village
Today we will proceed to cliff it will take around 2 hour. Then attend honey hunting and walk back to the village.
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- Overnight: Dusit princess
Jeep drive to Kathmandu.
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Transfer to the International airport to catch the flight.
Booking terms
- Deposit
- 25% of the total trip cost. This deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance
- Due at least 30 days before departure. A booking made 10 days or fewer before departure needs full payment, and that payment is non-refundable.
- Cancellation
- 30 days or more before the start date, 75% of the total trip price is refunded. From 29 days to 15 days before the start date, 50% of the total trip price is refunded. Less than 15 days before the start date, there is no refund.
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