Pokhara: 5-Day Ancient Gurung Cliff Honey Hunting Trek
ID: GYG1385799-2115436
Categorie:
Land: Nepal
Duur:
5 dagen
Beschrijving
Trek into the Annapurna foothills to witness the Gurung community's centuries-old cliff honey harvest, as hunters descend handwoven rope ladders to gather wild Himalayan honey from sheer rock faces
Honey Harvesting Availability and Alternative Experience
For generations, Gurung honey hunters in Nepal's mid-hills have practiced traditional cliffside honey hunting using rope ladders and handwoven baskets. During this 5-day trek, travelers have the opportunity to learn about this unique cultural tradition and, when conditions permit, observe a live honey harvest from a safe viewing point.
Live honey harvesting is a seasonal activity and depends on weather conditions, bee activity, and the availability and schedule of local honey hunters. Therefore, a live harvest cannot be guaranteed on every departure.
If a live honey harvest cannot take place during the scheduled trek, travelers can still experience Gurung culture through guided village walks, interactions with local communities, traditional hospitality, and insights into the history and cultural significance of honey hunting.
If the live honey harvest is an essential part of the advertised experience and cannot take place, travelers will receive a full refund for their booking.
Hoogtepunten
- Trek through the Annapurna foothills and stay with a Gurung host family
- Witness a rare live cliff honey harvest by Gurung hunters when possible
- Learn about the cultural and ecological story behind this tradition
- Trek through terraced farms and rhododendron forests in the Annapurna foothills
- Enjoy a small-group trek led by local Gurung guides
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Activity involves remote terrain, variable weather, and proximity to wild bee colonies
A signed liability waiver and travel/medical insurance are required before departure
Best conducted March–May and September–November, aligned with the bees' natural nesting and harvest cycle
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Permits
- Accommodation
- Listed meals
- Honey-harvest viewing access when conditions permit
- Village homestay
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- International flights
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.