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The Honey Hunters Of Nepal
Nepal is home to the Apis Laboriosa, the biggest honey bee on the planet, and honey hunting plays a significant role in the local way of life. The bees build their hives on the cliffs of the country's foothills, which adds complexity to the honey hunting process. Local honey hunters use rope ladders and baskets to access the combs after driving the bees away with smoke from a fire underneath the hives. They carefully collect the honey treasure from the combs while dealing with territorial bees. The harvesting occurs once a year and begins with a harvest ritual that varies across towns, often starting with a prayer and the offering of flowers, rice, and fruits.
This unique aspect of Nepali culture is captivating, and tourists have the opportunity to witness the bravery of the honey hunters, explore the fascination of the Nepali landscape, and admire the intricate homes of the honey bees.
Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake in Patagonia
The Marble Caves, known as Marble Chapel and Marble Cathedral, are located at the center of the lake and were formed by waves over the past 6,000 years.
Salewa Basecam In Grindelwald
The renowned mountain village of Grindelwald is situated within an exceptional Alpine setting, nestled at the base of the imposing Eiger north face. The appeal of this glacier village stems from its diverse array of activities and recreational possibilities, all set within the pristine embrace of nature. Eiger village serves as an optimal launching point for premier excursions to the Jungfrau region, including destinations like Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, First, Kleine Scheidegg, Männlichen, and Pfingstegg.
Lake Louise, Banff national park, 2014
Giovanni Pesamosca’s Alpine Cabin in Friuli, Italy
House in Yatsugatake by Kidosaki Architects Studio
This private residence was designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio. It is located on the edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan.
Rainbow mountains at Zhangye Danxia national geopark Gansu China
Nickel Tailings 34, Edward Burtynsky, 1996
From “Manufactured Landscapes: The Photographs of Edward Burtynsky”
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Rhyolithberge, Region Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Naturreservat, Isländisches Hochland, Island
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hilary
Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, sat here drinking tea during a break before their successful summit of Everest in 1953.
This photo was taken by George Band, OBE, the youngest of the mountaineers on the 1953 British Expedition to Mount Everest on which Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first known successful ascent of the mountain.
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