Annapurna Honey Hunting Tour – 4 Days

Yes, this route is safe for tourists. This area has not been affected by the earthquake in 2015. Also, there is no burst of epidemics or viral diseases, or covid -19 in this region. The government and other respective bodies are continuously are trying to facilitate accessible communication, comfortable and safe internal travel, proper healthcare facility, and services of accommodation for tourists. We will take measures and precautions during honey hunting day at the spot to stay safe and enjoy the moment with photography and videography .

There is no physical work required during the journey as you will drive to Chame and return the same way. You will walk to the honey hunting spot but it is an easy walk and no need to climb on the cliff. But participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek and are advised to seek medical advice or consent from their doctors before the tour .

The favorable season for honey hunting is during spring (March to May) as the trails become more vibrant and pleasing with the blooming of different wildflowers and Rhododendrons. The days are clear and perfect for a tour. The bees give good honey at this time.

Another season for this route is during autumn (September to November) as the weather is stable, dry, and clear. Also, the atmosphere is merry during these seasons, as autumn is the major festive season of the country. Bees provide good amount of honey this time too.

Even though this trip has pre-fixed group departure dates, we can tailor it to accommodate your specific requests and schedule. Please review our designated departure dates, and if they do not suit your timeframe, let us know your preferred timing so that we can manage your itinerary accordingly. We organize this trek as per your wishes and convenience.

This group package is designed in such a way that they suit single travelers too. It is a great way to get to know new people with similar interests, and most people find that group dynamics are very friendly and comforting. Single trekkers will share accommodation with other individual trekkers of the same gender on our group journeys.

If you are a single traveler wishing for a private room, we can manage that as well, but you will have to inform us about it while booking the trip. Also, please note that you may have to pay some additional charges for single rooms.

No, you won’t be able to change money along the route. So, we recommend changing money at Thamel. Credit cards and foreign currency are not accepted along the route. You are better to take enough cash from Kathmandu/Pokhara.

Usually, we arrange one Jeep for 6 travelers and one tour guide but we can customize as per your preference to travel if you want to drive more comfortably. The cost will be subject to change if we decrease the number of travelers in a jeep.

Our package includes three meals per day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner and lunch include the authentic Nepali Daal-Bhat (rice and lentils) along with seasonal vegetables, spinach, and pickle. If you do not like it, you can choose any item from the wide range of menu offered by the lodges.

Tea houses and lodges serve Nepalese, Asian, and Continental food, and even pizzas. The food is prepared hygienically, but the taste of western food might not meet your expectations as there are minimal resources available. We usually suggest eating vegetarian food to avoid falling ill.

Bottled plastic water is readily available along route at USD 1 per liter. However, we recommend you carry your own water bottles. You can fill them up with filtered water wherever possible and purify it using chlorine or iodine. We shall provide water, purification drops, and tablets. You can fill up safe drinking water stationed by Annapurna Conservation Area.

It takes 8 hours of driving to reach Chamje via Besisahar, including breaks for meals as needed. The distance is 180 kilometers from Kathmandu.

Along the way, you will have many chances for photography and other personal interests such as bird watching and discovering local areas of interest like natural springs, hot water ponds, and even exploring flora and fauna.

You need to submit the following documents that should be sent via email :

• A copy of passport,
• Passport-sized photos,
• Flight details

In this route, the accommodation options are teahouses and lodges only. Nepal Alternative Treks generally manages your accommodation in the best available teahouses or lodges that provide single or double rooms, mostly in dormitory-style. The bed has a mattress, pillow, and blanket. The teahouses offer a room with a heater, and the blanket provided by the teahouse alone will not be enough to withstand the cold. So, it would be better to carry a warm sleeping bag. You can buy or hire one at the rental shops in Kathmandu.

Lodges and teahouses in this route have excellent infrastructure and are likely to have western-style toilets, and sometimes even attached toilets. Finding toilet paper is costly in these areas, so we advise you to carry plenty of your own.

If you need to use the toilet while driving, we will try to find the nearest lodge, if possible; otherwise, you will have to manage it somewhere in the forests. Please respect the environment by placing the used toilet paper in a plastic bag so that you can dispose of it later.

Usually, Nepal Alternative Treks arranges accommodation with proper shower facilities.

Yes, there are plenty of shops around Thamel that sell as well as rent all the necessary gear for tour. These shops have great varieties of goods ranging based on their brand as well as price. We will help you with buying or hiring all the necessary equipment.

You can easily find different types of alcoholic beverages of international as well as Nepalese brands in this route. In villages, however, you can either find local (home-made) drinks like Chyang, Raksi,  and Tongba or other packaged drinks of Nepalese brands.

Nowadays, all kinds of facilities, including recharging batteries and electronics, are available in this route and also have electricity and recharging facilities available for a minimal service charge.

Also, note that the Nepalese plugs are of Type D, and the voltage is about 220-240 V. So, make sure that your devices are chargeable. Otherwise, you shall require adapters and voltage stabilizers.

There are mobile networks, internet data, and Wi-Fi available in this region, and you can connect to your friends and family back home.

For mobile network and internet data, you will require a Nepalese SIM-Card. If you wish to buy a Nepalese SIM-Card, we will assist you in getting it. You can buy a SIM-Card from local distributors easily with some fees. We recommend Namaste SIM to have better network coverage and 4G data uses.

The temperature could range around and above 25 degrees Celsius in summers and decrease below -5 degrees Celsius in winters. During autumn and spring, the temperature ranges around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for tour purposes.

It is not mandatory to tip the local team and tour guide. It ultimately depends on your choice. As they play a big role in the success of your trip, from sharing experiences and entertaining your necessities to being fruitful of your trip, your tips reflect gratitude towards them. Hence, tipping is a recommended culture for guides in Nepal as a gesture of thankfulness.