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Honey Hunting with Nepal Environmental |
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| Nepal is a Himalayan country, wedged between the giants of India and Tibet. Its geography is dominated by the Himalayas - eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world, including Everest, can be found within its borders. On every side, a skyline of fluted snow and ice peaks soar beyond the imagination and rise above the trails, the campsites and valleys. It is a land of great diversity- a home of an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain ranges, dense tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups, customs and traditions. From the humid and tropical southern Terai lowlands to the frozen alpine regions of the Himalayas in the north, we find different colorful cultures & people co-existing in harmony for centuries.
The country also offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth! A visitor can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.
Nepal is a land where the arts and culture are as well-preserved as the valleys and forests, temples enriched with wood carving and bronzes, millennium- old statues standing a long the way side, songs and dances unchanged for centuries and entire cities preserved in their medieval splendor.
In addition to enjoying numerous activities of choice in Nepal, it is also a significant transit point for traveling to Tibet (China) Bhutan, Darjeeling and Sikkim (India). |
| Day 1 |
Day 1 Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi which takes 7 hours. You drive along the Prithvi highway across beautiful villages, local people, and landscapes. All the way you drive along the river valley. The tour to Buddhist Monasteries and Khudi Bazaar will bring you a lot of opportunities to study more about the local culture.
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| Day 2 |
Today you trek for six to seven hours for a Honey Hunting site. On the way, you view many natural scenes. You will receive a hearty welcome by villagers and can enjoy Gurung cultural dances after dinner. |
| Day 3 |
The day you enjoy a few hours walk for a honey hunting site. Honey hunters pray before they start. You can also view the heart thrilling honey hunting program at Cliff. After you enjoy the honey hunting program, return back to base camp village. In the evening, you will spend a few moments enjoying cultural dances of mother union. |
| Day 4 |
Trek to Khudi which takes six to seven hours. You can enjoy swimming at the Natural swimming pool. In the evening, you can enjoy a nice walk on the bank of the Marshyangdi River and Khudi stream. |
| Day 5 |
Drive from Khudi to Kathmandu by bus takes 7 hours |
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| Day 1 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi 186KM, 6 hrs. You drive along the Prithivi highway and come across beautiful villages, colorful people and agricultured landscapes. Today the route takes you all along the river valley. |
| Day 2 |
Trek from Khudi To Ghalagaun which takes about 6-7hrs. After breakfast, the trail ascends all the way to Ghalagaun, The trail passes through the beautiful forest and if you are lucky, you will also get to see some of the areas wildlife. This area holds a tremendous potential for bird watching. It really can be a birdwatcher's paradise. |
| Day 3-4 |
Observe Honey Hunting In Ghanpokhari & Ghalegaun. It is beautiful place to enjoy breathtaking views of numerous mountains. It is also situated on a beautiful mountain and is populated by Gurung people who have wonderful culture & tradition |
| Day 5 |
Trek from Ghalegaun to Pasgaun, which takes about 6-7 hrs. After breakfast, your trail descends to Bhujung all the way, After the Bhujung trail; you will then ascend to Passgaun. It is long and hard day trip. |
| Day 6 |
Trek from Pasagaun to Pakharikot or Nanngdidhar which takes about 5-6hrs. Trail ascends gently through jungles and beautiful waterfalls. Here you can also enjoy the joyful chirpings of the birds. After lunch, the trail once again begins to descend. It is a steep descent for about half an hour. One has to ensure that you carry enough water as there is shortage of drinking water in this area. The intense heat, humidity and the direct sunlight can sometimes be unbearable. |
| Day 7 |
Trek to Thumsikot, and then drive to Pokhara. Trail descends about 1150 meters and then you drive approximately 3 hrs by jeep through unpaved road. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. |
| Day 8 |
Sightsee in and around Pokhara and then drive back to Kathmandu. Early morning, you drive to Sarangkot to have close-up views of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna. Enjoy some sight-seeing in and around the city of Pokhara and in the afternoon drive or fly back to Kathmandu. (Driving takes about 5 hours by private car while flight takes about 25 minutes.)
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