Journey details
It is one of the adventures recently developed in Nepal and is part of the ancient culture of many civilizations. Scientists have estimated, through the literature on rock painting, that honey hunting was implemented from the year 13,000 BC. In Nepal, the honey-hunting journey has been practiced for thousands of years and is an important part of the Nepalese culture.
Honey hunting has become one of the main attractions of the annual Gurung festival held in the Lamjung district. For centuries, the Nepalese Gurung tribes have been collecting honey from the Himalayan cliffs, but now their lifestyle is threatened by commercialization and tourism, providing visitors with the activity of "joining the bees" in the Himalayas.
The most popular destinations for honey hunting are in Bhujung, Nai Chi, Pasgaon, Naya Gaun, Ludhi and Dare. Everywhere is the road to Annapurna Circuit Trek. Foreign tourists will be amazed at the speed and courage of the honey hunters who make their living on the cliffs and marvel at the ancient techniques still in use today.
Nepal's honey hunting route is impressive, far from the inaccessible walk, which familiarizes you with the ancient professions of the remote villages of Annapurna.
Note: If you plan to shoot documentaries, short films and photographic adventures, we will organize ground transportation, helicopter rental and other logistical support during your honey safari trip in Nepal.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m / 4,264 ft)
You will be picked up from the airport and have wonderful welcome dinner with typical cultural dance. You will see Yak Dance with Rashem Firiri Music ….
Day 2 Flight to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft) 40 minutes, Trek to Phakding ( 2650 m/ 8562 ft ) - Walking Distance (6.2km/3.85 miles) - 3 hours
After a proper meal of breakfast, we will head to the Tribhuvan International Airport for the 40 minutes scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804m). We will begin our journey towards Everest Base Camp through a prosperous village of Lukla by following the trail of the Dudh Koshi River until we reach Phakding. To acclimatize, today will just be a short hike day. The rest of the day, we can discuss the schedule of the next day trek, relax at the lodge with the melody & peace of nature. Then we still stay. In this way, our first day of Everest base camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 3 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft)- Walking Distance (7.4km/4.6 miles) - 6 hours
We will be following the banks of Dudh Koshi river on the second day of our Everest base camp trek, crossing the exciting river via the suspension bridges. We will be crossing one of the famous bridge, the Hillary Suspension Bridge. We will be arriving at the Sagarmatha National Park where our permits will be registered to continue our trek further. Moving ahead, the trail becomes challenging in the steep climb through the dense forest, finally arriving at Namche Bazaar. This Sherpa town or the gateway to "Everest Base Camp", has many quality restaurants, hotels, shops. In this way, our second of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 4 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,855m/12,850ft)-Walking Distance (9.2km/5.72 miles) - 5 hours
The trek continues as the elevation slowly increases. During a clear sky, magnificent views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam can be seen. It is absolutely stunning. The trail leads us to a pine forest where local wildlife may be spotted such as musk deer or herd of Himalayan Thar. We will be passing through the pine forests and then be crossing the prayer flags, decorated over the bridge of the Dudh Koshi river. We arrive at the ancient Tengboche monastery which has a 20 feet sculpture of Budhha. After a successful day 3 trek towards Everest base camp, you'll definitely be more excited for the next day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 5 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m/14,290 ft)-Walking Distance (12 km/7.45miles) - 5 hours
The uphill trek continues as we head to Pangboche. On the trek, we will pass through many chortens and mani walls and small villages. We will get a spectacular close up of the peak Ama Dablam. We will be entering the Imja valley following the Lobuche river then climbing a steep trail eventually reaching towards Dingboche. We also cross through many meadows and forests. After finally reaching Dingboche, we get an attractive view of Ama Dablam peak (6,812m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516m). We spend overnight at this traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche at a lodge. In this way, our 4th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 6 Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,175 ft)-Walking Distance (6.6km/4.10 miles) - 5 hours
The trek to Lobuche will indeed be a rewarding one as it will be filled with beautiful mountain views. The trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and a small collection of lodges. The trek becomes more challenging as we reach a higher elevation. We will also pass by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. The hike to Lobuche is pleasant. This large settlement has impressive shops and hotels in marvellous settings. In this way, our 5th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 7 Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back (5,364m/17,598ft)to gorak shep (5,185m/ 17,010 ft)-Walking Distance (15 km/9.32 miles) -6-8 hours
The awaited day is finally here. Today we trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), the nearest you could ever be to Mt. Everest without being a climber. We will be trekking though the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, climbing over steep trails and finally reaching Gorak Shep. We take a break for lunch and then further continue our trek to the Everest Base Camp. Once reaching the Everest Base camp, you really appreciate the Everest climbers who bravely stepped the hazardous routes. Then we trek back to Gorak Shep.
In this way, our 6th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
In this way, our 6th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 8 Hike to Kala Patthar(5,555m/18,208ft)-walking distance (1.2km, 0.7 miles) viewpoint, trek to Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,250m/13,945ft) -Walking Distance (9.6km/6 miles) - 5 hours
Early morning, we will hike to the famous Kala Patthar viewpoint (5,555m). During our hike, we will be stopping for a while to snap amazing pictures of the viewpoints. After an hour, we will finally reach the viewpoint and we’ll get to see the amazing sunrise view on the Mt. Everest and other peaks. After admiration, we will trek back to Gorak Shep then heading downwards to Pheriche; a small beautiful. In this way, our 7th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 9 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft) walking Distance(14.3km/8.88miles) - 6-7 hrs
Today, we will be trekking down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron trees. We will stop for lunch after 3-4 hours of trekking. Soon after, we will be crossing the prayer flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi river. As we return through the, we also keep an eye for the wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colourful pheasants etc. We will finally reach Namche Bazaar where we will relax in the lodge and meet up for dinner. In this way, our 8th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 10 Namche Baazar to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft) walking Distance (13.5km/8.32miles) - 6-7 hrs
A long but rewarding trek back to Lukla, from where it all started. We will be trekking down the Dudh Koshi valley, uphill to Lukla from the Kusum stream. The trail becomes steep as we head towards the west. We will reach a small village which will lead us down to the main trail joining at the side stream before Toktok. As we further continue, we will finally reach the large town of Lukla. In this way, our 9th of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful & we'll be ready for the Next Day!
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Overnight at the best possible lodge/hotel with included all standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
Day 11 Fly back to Kathmandu
We take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu if everything goes according to the schedule, reflecting an amazing journey to the Everest Base Camp. Once you reach your hotel, it is entirely up to you what you want to go ahead. If you want, we can arrange a tour of the Kathmandu city where you will visit the UNESCO world heritage sites etc. In this way, our journey of the Everest Base Camp trek will be successful!
Day 12: Transfer to International Airport and say good bye. Have feedback, exchange Token of love etc
Day 12: Transfer to International Airport and say good bye. Have feedback, exchange Token of love etc
Your trip price
What your journey covers.
Cost Included
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (11 nights).
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Free HAN T shirt, bag and Hat.
- Official expenses.
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Day guided city tour
- All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
- Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
- Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
- World heritage entrance Fees.
