Nepal: Honey Hunting In Himalayas
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In the heart of Himalayas of Nepal lives the Gurung tribe of Nepal struggling to harvest the mad honey in the deadliest mountains risking their lives harvesting honey from the biggest and one of the most dangerous honeybees in the world. This livelihood treacherous tradition holds religious and cultural significance for the people in the Himalayas mostly the gurungs and the ghales of Tanje village in Lamjung. Those fearless people who would risk their lives climbing three hundred feet in a bamboo rope, the same tribe welcomes their guest with giving them the experience of timeless tradition and hospitality which is one of the many hidden experiences awaiting travellers in Nepal which makes Nepal not just a destination but a journey. Experiences like this where travellers get to witness "The great-himalayan giant honey bees" with honey containing grayanotoxin with healing qualities also known as mad honey holds authenticity, ancient tradition. This witness can be the way to learn how the brave hands can not only make you experience what real adventure is but also the true human connection and extend offering stories and glimpse of what true struggle is. Lamjung is not only a village offering breathtaking Himalayan landscapes but holding significant ancient and traditional beliefs with indomitable spirit in the people there. This is the place where two tribes of Gurungs and Ghales left Tibet to settle down and started ruling and practicing "The high cliff honey hunting". This tradition being passed from generation to generation since hundreds of years is a way to connect Nepal with different other countries like China, Korea,etc as this mad honey is traded for medicinal significance. This experiential place in Nepal will not only let you witness the homely warmth but teach you that courage is necessary to venture beyond usual paths and inspire you to choose the land of stories than the land of luxury.
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