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Trip Duration :
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13 days |
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Trip Highlight :
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Wildlife, Culture, nature, adventure
and Pleasure
Sightseeing, Trekking two days, Wildlife activities,
Panoramic views of Himalayas, |
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Route :
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Kathmandu-Nagarkot- Dhulikhel-
Namubuddha-Rafting at Trisuli River-Chitwan- Pokhara
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Accommodation :
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Hotels, resort and Guest Houses.
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"Twice a year high in the Himalayan
foothills of central Nepal teams of men gather around
cliffs that are home to the world's largest honeybee,
Apis laboriosa. As they have for generations, the
men come to harvest the Himalayan cliff bee's honey.
The harvest ritual, which varies slightly from community
to community, begins with a prayer and sacrifice of
flowers, fruits, and rice. Then a fire is lit at the
base of the cliff to smoke the bees from their honeycombs.
From above, a honey hunter descends the cliff harnessed
to a ladder by ropes. As his mates secure the rope
and ladder from the top and ferry tools up down as
required, the honey hunter fights territorial bees
as he cuts out chunks of honey from the comb."
A chance to view and experience the traditional honey
hunting harvest of the Gurung people. The Bees Apis
laboriosa and Apis dorsata are indigenous to the region
and traditional methods of harvesting the honey on
steep cliffs have remaned unchanged for generations.
The introduction of non indigenous plant species and
the Eurporean honey bee Apis mellifera have put pressure
on these local bees to compete, and they need to fly
further and further to forage their prefered plant
species. This along with over harvesting has resulted
in the bees' decline. The Himalayan Honeybees project
for the International Center for Integrated Mountain
Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu has been actively
involved in the sustainable management of honey hunting
and work with the local communities to ensure the
survival of the species.Tourism in this area helps
communities protect the flora and fauna, and so gives
the bees and local hunters a chance to co-exist and
continue. TheBlueSpace will donate a percentage of
profits from these trips to local communities who
are actively involved and promoting ICIMOD ideas.
There are great views of peaks Lamjung Himal, Manaslu,
Hiunchuli, Buddha Himal and Annapurna II.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Airport, meet our office representative
assist you to transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 : In Kathmandu
We explore the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa,
Shyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar square.
Day 03 : Drive to Khudi 186 Kms,
6hrs.
We drive along the prithivi highway across beautiful
villages, colorful peoples, landscapes, all the we
drive along the River Valley.
Day 04 : Trek Khudi to Ghalagaun
at 2050 Mtrs/6-7hrs trek.
After B/F, 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
Day 05 & 06 : observe honey
hunting in Ghanpokhara & 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.
Day 07 : Ghalegaun to Pasgaun,
1800 Mtrs/6-7 hrs trek.
After B/F, Trail descend to Bhujung all the way, After
the Bhujung trail ascend to Passgaun.It is long &
Hard day trip.
Day 08 : Trek Pasagaun to Pakharikot
or Nanngdidhar at 1900 mtrs-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.
Day 09 : Trek to Thumsikot, drive
to Pokhara.
Trail descends about 1150 Meters & drives approximately
3 hrs by jeep through unpaved Road.
Day 10 : In Pokhara.
An early morning drive to Sarankot to have close view
of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna. Return to Hotel, entire
day sight seeing in Pokhara.
Day 11 : Fly or drive to Kathmandu,
transfer to Hotel,
Day 14 : Final day, transfer to Airport
Service Included
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