Ghalegaun Honey Hunting
Ghalegaun Honey Hunting
Trekking in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal
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Honey Hunting is the real and frequent activity of indigenous Gurung and Magar Community in Bhujung and Pasgaon for honey hunting from which they are able to solve their problem of bread and butter. This ancestral job of honey hunting still continues in many remote villages of Nepal while offering high tourism potential. A large section of travelers are increasingly showing their interest in honey hunting thereby ensuring staple sources of local revenue generation, besides Ghalegoan Bhujung and the hole of Annapurna region, Dhading and Jharlang across Ganesh Himal Arun valley in Makalu and other trekking areas have become Popular for honey hunting, a new tourist activity but in Nepal except Bhujung area of Annapurna region, special package of Honey hunting for tourist is not developed yet. Nerveless few lucky tourist get chance to observe honey hunting on spot while traveling along the trekking routes. There are myriad be nests found in the inner and outer rings of different trekking areas which if professionally scientifically and technically managed, provides an immense potentiality of promoting honey hunting as an add-on product. Honey Hunting, the collection of Honey from the nests of wild Bees built on steep cliffs is an age-old tradition. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skills by hanging themselves from cliffs as high as 300 meters using Bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs. Everyone is thrilled to watch honey hunters at work. This is a camping Trek including Honey Hunting. Come on our holiday and discover local tradition and Gurung culture in Nepal. Don’t forget your camera!!! Trekking in the foothills of the Annapurna. See the spectacular honey hunting on the steep bee cliffs. Be welcomed by the Gurung people and learn about their traditions and customs. These holidays give you the opportunity to know traditions and culture. See them while you trek in the foothills of The Himalayas.
Tribhuvan International airport (Google Map)
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Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi which takes 3 hours. You drive along the Prithvi highway across beautiful villages, local people, and landscapes and all the way you drive along the river valley. The tour to Buddha Monasteries and Khudi Bazaar with bring you lot of opportunities to study more about the local culture.
Today you trek for six to seven hours for Honey Hunting site. On the way, you view many natural scenes n the way. You would receive hearty welcome by villagers and can enjoy Gurung culture dances after dinner.
The day is to enjoy few hours walk for honey hunting site. Honey hunter pray before they start. You can view the Heart Thrilling Honey hunting program at Cliff. After you enjoy honey hunting program, return back base camp village. In the evening, you will spend few moments enjoying culture dances of mother union.
Trek to Khudi which takes six to seven hours. You can enjoy swimming at Natural swimming pool. You go evening walk at Bank of the Marshyangdi River and Khudi stream. You can enjoy slide show program about Namun La pass, Kanchenjunga, Chitwan National Park and many more.
Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi 186KM, 6 hrs. You drive along the Prithivi highway across beautiful villages, colorful peoples, landscapes, all the you drive along the River Valley.
Trek from Khudi To Ghalagaun which takes about 6-7hrs trek. After breakfast the trail ascend all the way to Ghalagaun, The trail passes through the beautiful forest, if you are lucky enough you will also get to see some of the wildlife’s. This area holds a tremendous potentiality for bird watching. It really can be a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Observe Honey Hunting In Ghanpokhari & Ghalegaun. It is beautiful place to enjoy breathtaking views of numerous Mountains, it self situated at beautiful mountain, it is populated by Gurung Peoples who have wonderful culture & tradition
Trek from Ghalegaun to Pasgaun, which takes about 6-7 hrs. After After breakfast your trail descend to Bhujung all the way, After the Bhujung trail ascend to Passgaun.It is long & Hard day trip.
Trek from Pasagaun to Pakharikot Or Nanngdidhar which takes about 5-6hrs. Trail ascends gently through jungles, beautiful waterfalls and the chirpings of the birds. After lunch, it again is a time for an as descends. It is a steep descend for hal fan hrs; one has to ensure that one carries enough water as there is shortage of drinking water. The intense heat, humidity and the direct sunlight striking can really be unbearable.
Trek to Thumsikot, and then drive to Pokhara. Trail descends about 1150 meters and drives approximately 3 hrs by jeep through unpaved Road. Stay overnight at HOTEL IN pokhara
Sight in and around Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu. An early morning drive to Sarankot to have close view of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna. Sight seeing in and around Pokhara city, in the afternoon drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
