Mad Honey –
Far Beyond Ordinary
Medicinal Mad Honey honors a centuries-old Himalayan tradition, offering the world a taste of one of nature's most difficult harvests.
MAD HONEY FROM NEPAL
Mad Honey is a rare Himalayan cliff honey produced by the giant Himalayan honeybee (Apis laboriosa), which builds large, exposed colonies on remote cliff faces throughout the Himalayas. The bees forage across alpine & subalpine landscapes, gathering nectar from diverse mountain flora, including certain wild Rhododendron species whose nectar can contain naturally occurring grayanotoxins, the compounds that give Mad Honey its distinctive chemical profile.
Renowned for high-altitude antioxidants and bioactive compounds, the popularity is more centered on the traditional cliff hanging collection method, practiced only by the indigenous communities like the Gurungs. Harvesting is limited to once a year. Each jar hence carries the essence of the Himalayan forests, the centuries old tradition and the mountain bees.
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Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Description
Himalayan Mad Honey harvested from cliff hives in Nepal. Made by Apis laboriosa foraging on Rhododendron nectar, each batch is raw, limited and independently tested.Couldn't load pickup availability
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Description
Himalayan Mad Honey harvested from cliff hives in Nepal. Made by Apis laboriosa foraging on Rhododendron nectar, each batch is raw, limited and independently tested.Couldn't load pickup availability
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Description
Himalayan Mad Honey harvested from cliff hives in Nepal. Made by Apis laboriosa foraging on Rhododendron nectar, each batch is raw, limited and independently tested.Couldn't load pickup availability
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Description
Himalayan Mad Honey harvested from cliff hives in Nepal. Made by Apis laboriosa foraging on Rhododendron nectar, each batch is raw, limited and independently tested.Couldn't load pickup availability
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Mad Honey
250g | 8.8oz -
$140.00$120.00
Description
Himalayan Mad Honey harvested from cliff hives in Nepal. Made by Apis laboriosa foraging on Rhododendron nectar, each batch is raw, limited and independently tested.Couldn't load pickup availability
Limited Reserve
Mad Honey
Only 200 Jars . One Harvest . Never Again
A creation of altitude and tradition - gathered at 4,500+ meters from the highest cliff hives of Apis laboriosa. Each jar is hand-collected on the high cliffs of Lamjung by the region’s most experienced honey hunters, preserving a craft passed down through generations.
- Harvested at 4,500m+ altitude from hives of Apis laboriosa
- Collected by the oldest and most skilled master honey hunters
- Raw deep-amber honey with a naturally bold profile
- In luxury wooden packaging with a signed Certificate of Origin
What Makes Nepal Mad Honey Different
Mad Honey Nepal is shaped by the high-altitude Himalayan landscape, where wild Apis laboriosa bees forage across seasonal mountain flora, including Rhododendron species. Local honey-hunting communities have passed down traditional climbing methods to reach colonies built on steep cliff faces. Because each harvest depends on terrain, flowering cycles, weather, and the natural rhythm of the bees, production is limited and every batch develops its own distinct character.
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We are committed to delivering the finest mad honey from Nepal to you as quickly as possible.
Every jar is packed in our GMP-certified facility and shipped to our warehouses in the USA. Orders are dispatched within 2 business days, through DHL Express and USPS. We offer free express shipping worldwide, orders are fully tracked and you will receive an email with your tracking information once your order has been dispatched.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad Honey?
Mad honey is the high-altitude wild honey prepared by the largest honebee species Apis laboriosa in the mountains of Nepal. It is harvested only once a year. The limit in the availability is due to the seasonal blooms of alpine flowers, mainly rhododendrons.
What makes Nepal mad honey different?
Any honey reflects the environment it comes from and Nepal mad honey is different in carrying the imprint of remote Himalayan cliff hives, Apis laboriosa bees, seasonal rhododendron blooms and traditional honey-hunting.
Is mad honey only found in Nepal?
No. Nepal and Turkey are the two countries associated with mad honey production. Nepal mad honey comes from the wild hives in the mountainous cliffs, while in Turkey, hives are intentionally set in the rhododendron forests of the Black Sea region.
What makes Nepal mad honey so valuable?
Nepal mad honey carries a premium price because it is gathered from wild Himalayan bee colonies rather than farm-managed hives. Harvesting happens only in limited seasons, often twice a year, and requires skilled collectors to reach remote mountain cliffs.
The rarity, traditional harvesting method, careful handling, and transportation from rugged Himalayan terrain all add to its value compared to regular honey
Compared to other types of honey, mad honey is naturally produced in the high cliffs of Nepal which is far from human habitation, collected from the altitude above 3500+ meters and has a darker, flowery wild profile and unique tastes.
Where does our Mad Honey come from?
Our mad honey is sourced from the Himalayan forests of Nepal where bees gather nectar from high-altitude alpine and sub-alpine flowers. Each jar comes with a barcode connected to harvest details and traceability records.
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Mad Honey Hunting Expedition
Witness the world’s most dangerous and adventurous honey harvest up close.
High in the himalayan mountains, the gurung tribesmen of Nepal are master honey hunters, risking their lives collecting wild honeycomb in the foothills of the Himalayas, using nothing more than handmade rope ladders, long sticks known as tangos and bamboo baskets, they harvest the legendary"mad honey" from the world's largest honeybee, Apis Laboriosa.
Join us in this once in a lifetime adventure honey hunt that happens twice a year in autumn and spring which takes you deep into untouched himalayan landscapes, stay at community villages in the deep forests and himalayan cliffs that hold stories older than memory. Along the way, you will also meet the honey hunters, share meals with local families, and experience a tradition that survives only in a few parts of the world.
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