With an altitude ranging from 3500 meters and above, cold climate, humidity and soil conditions the concentration of Grayanotoxin in Rhododendron is more as compared to Rhododendron found in other regions. Hence, the nectar collected by the Himalayan Giant Bees produces the most potent Mad Honey in Nepal and is famous around the world for this reason.
Among several Rhododendron Honey regions places like Lamjung, Gokha, Mustang, Dolpa, Jajarkot and Rukum are common areas for harvesting of mad honey in Nepal. The Gurungs, Kulungs, Thakalis, Rais and Lhopas are the indigenous harvester communities known for harvesting honey in these areas. They are the skilled honey hunters of the region who scale the high cliffs known as Himalayan Mad Honey sources.
The traditional honey hunting process of mad honey from the cliff gives a unique selling point to Nepal mad honey rather than commercialized mad honey harvesting in other regions. The sustainable and traditional honey harvesting is adventurous to watch and experience along with tasting the wilderness straight from the hive.