Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

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Honey hunting is known as one of the oldest activities of human civilization.

If you consider the famous Mount Everest Nepal was true. But other than Mount Everest, some tribes in Nepal is also renowned as the most terrible traditional honey hunters in the world. Surely you do not know?

Only by using simple tools, they climb the high cliffs where the bees nest is located.

Here are some portraits of everyday traditional honey hunters in Nepal. Check for yourself, can make you in awe until the creeps.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

These stunning photographs captured by British photographer, Andrew Newey.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

Twice a year, the honey hunters of this Gurung tribe rise to the top of the cliff to collect honey.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

They use simple tools, such as ladders, ropes, and a long bamboo pole.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

In addition, they also lit a thick smoke to drive the bees.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

Terrible, in addition to the risk of falling from a height, bee bee here claimed to be the largest in the world.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

Himalayan bee is known to grow up to 3 centimeters in length.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

Honey hunting is known as one of the oldest activities of human civilization.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

Cover your face with nets to protect them from bee stings.


Images of traditional honey hunters in Nepal

One hunter tribe of honey Gurung, Nepal.

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