Mad Honey shops in Nepal are specialized stores that sell a rare and unique type of honey known for its hallucinogenic and medicinal properties. This honey is harvested from the nectar of rhododendron flowers found in high-altitude regions of Nepal. The rhododendron flowers contain grayanotoxins, which, when consumed in small amounts, can induce euphoria, dizziness, and mild hallucinations. These shops…
Mad Honey in Nepal refers to a rare and unique type of honey produced by the Himalayan giant honeybee (Apis laboriosa). This honey is distinctive due to its natural psychoactive properties, which result from grayanotoxins found in the nectar of rhododendron flowers. Traditionally harvested from steep cliffs by indigenous honey hunters, mad honey has been used for medicinal, recreational, and…
Honey Hunting, an ancient tradition of harvesting wild honey from cliffs by fearless honey hunters. This unique and thrilling adventure can be experienced in regions like Lamjung and Myagdi, where Indigenous communities perform honey hunting in the most perilous conditions. Here’s a detailed look at this incredible tradition that has attracted tourists to Nepal and continues to be a symbol…