Beyond the Honey: Conservation Lessons Hidden in Nepal’s Honey-Hunting Tradition

When you think of honey, what comes to mind? Something sweet on your morning toast, some natural cure to your sore throat, or maybe a jar of golden goodness at your local market. However, in the distant Nepal mountains, honey is more than just a meal. It is a lifeline, a tradition, and a teacher.

The honey-hunting tradition in Nepal is centuries old and has been handed down through generations, and the lessons that it teaches about nature, conservation, and human endurance go well beyond the jar.