Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

The Fearless Honey Hunters of Nepal [14 Pics]

May 22 2012

High in the Himalayan foothills, fearless Gurung men risk their lives to harvest the massive nests of the world's largest honeybee. They do all this without any safety equipment against the bees or the height they work at. Photos by Eric Valli.

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

Brave Himalayan Honey Hunters

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