Rubivalley Honey Hunting Experience

• Witness the ancient Himalayan honey hunting tradition
• Stay with welcoming Tamang homestay families
• Visit Tipling, Pentisya and Hemdung villages
• Experience short Himalayan hikes and scenic jeep journeys
• Taste fresh wild Himalayan honey
• Explore forests, waterfalls and mountain viewpoints
• Learn about local culture and traditional farming

Morning

07:00 AM – Breakfast in Kathmandu

Guests enjoy breakfast at their hotel before departure.

08:00 AM – Scenic Drive to Dhading

The journey begins with a drive along the Trishuli River Valley, passing through:

• terraced farmland
• traditional hill villages
• forested mountain slopes

A short tea break will be taken on the way.

Afternoon

01:00 PM – Lunch in Dhading Bazaar

Guests enjoy a traditional Nepali lunch including:

• Dal Bhat (rice, lentils, vegetables)
• seasonal vegetable curry
• pickles and chutney
• tea or coffee

02:00 PM – Jeep Drive to Tipling Village

From Dhading Bazaar the journey continues by local 4WD jeep into the Rubivalley region.

The road climbs through:

• mountain forests
• river valleys
• suspension bridges
• remote Tamang villages

Evening

05:30 PM – Arrival in Tipling Village

Guests are welcomed by the host family with traditional Himalayan tea.

Village Walk

Short guided walk around Tipling to explore:

• traditional stone houses
• Buddhist prayer flags
• small monasteries
• village farming life

Dinner

07:00 PM – Traditional Tamang Dinner

Meals prepared by the host family typically include:

• Dal Bhat
• vegetable curry
• millet bread (Dhido or Roti)
• homemade pickles
• herbal mountain tea

Guests learn about local Tamang culture and lifestyle.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Homestay

Morning

07:30 AM – Breakfast

Typical breakfast includes:

• Tibetan bread
• fresh village honey
• eggs
• tea or coffee

08:30 AM – Jeep Drive to Pangsang Area

Guests travel by local jeep from Tipling toward Pangsang ridge, one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Ganesh Himal region.

The drive passes through:

• rhododendron forests
• small mountain villages
• terraced hillsides

Short Scenic Hike

From the road point near Pangsang, guests take a short hike to viewpoints offering spectacular views of:

• Ganesh Himal
• Langtang Himal
• Manaslu region mountains

This area is famous for rhododendron forests in spring.

Picnic Lunch

Lunch is served outdoors near a waterfall or forest viewpoint.

Guests enjoy:

• packed lunch
• fruits
• tea

Afternoon

Continue by jeep toward Pentisya Village.

Along the way guests observe:

• traditional farming
• mountain wildlife
• medicinal plants

Evening

Arrival at Pentisya Village.

Guests stay at a local homestay or Rubivalley Organic Hotel.

Cultural Experience

Guests can participate in a traditional cooking experience with the host family preparing:

• momos (dumplings)
• local vegetable curry
• millet bread

Storytelling Evening

Local elders share stories about:

• honey hunting traditions
• mountain life
• Tamang culture

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight: Pentisya Village

Morning

06:30 AM – Breakfast

Light breakfast before departing for the honey hunting site.

07:30 AM – Jeep Drive to Hemdung Village

Guests travel by local jeep from Pentisya to Hemdung, a village close to the honey hunting cliffs.

Short Hike to Honey Hunting Cliff

From Hemdung, guests take a short hike through forest trails to reach the honey hunting area.

During the walk, guides explain:

• Himalayan giant honey bee (Apis Laboriosa)
• wild honey varieties
• traditional honey hunting tools

Honey Hunting Observation

Guests watch safely as local hunters harvest honey from cliff hives using traditional techniques.

The process includes:

• smoke preparation to calm bees
• rope ladder setup
• hunter descending the cliff
• cutting honeycomb

This dramatic tradition has existed for hundreds of years in the Himalayas.

Honey Tasting

After the harvest guests taste:

• fresh wild honey
• honeycomb directly from the hive

Guides explain the difference between:

• normal forest honey
• Himalayan mad honey

Cultural Interaction

Guests meet local honey hunters and learn about:

• seasonal harvesting traditions
• dangers of cliff honey hunting
• the cultural importance of honey in Rubivalley

Evening

Return by jeep to Pentisya Village.

Celebration Dinner

Special farewell dinner including:

• organic village chicken
• fresh vegetables from local farms
• traditional Tamang dishes
• optional local rice wine

Guests celebrate the successful honey hunt.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight: Pentisya Village

Morning

07:30 AM – Breakfast

Final breakfast with the host family.

Guests may purchase:

• local wild honey
• handmade crafts
• village souvenirs

This helps support the local community.

09:00 AM – Jeep Drive to Dhading

Scenic drive through mountain landscapes.

Lunch

01:00 PM – Lunch in Dhading Bazaar

Return to Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu around 4:00–5:00 PM.

Transfer to hotel.

End of Tour

Guests leave with:

• unforgettable Himalayan memories
• experience of ancient honey hunting traditions
• connection with Rubivalley communities