We have another great activity for those who are looking for unique day tours and trips for their travel to the Sundarbans while visiting Bangladesh. For this tour we’ll leave from Mongla, but we can also include it into a multi day trip to the Sundarbans.
Honey hunting in the Sundarbans is an age-old tradition that has been practiced by the local honey hunters for centuries.

The Sundarbans is a vast mangrove forest located in the delta region of the Bay of Bengal, shared by Bangladesh and India. It is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the Giant Honey Bee.

The honey hunters of the Sundarbans use traditional methods to collect honey from the hives of the Giant Honey Bee, which are located in the hollows of the Sundari trees. The honey hunters climb up the tall trees with the help of bamboo ladders and ropes and use smoke to pacify the bees before collecting the honeycombs. It is a dangerous and challenging task, as the honey hunters have to navigate through the dense mangrove forests and avoid encounters with the wildlife, especially the Royal Bengal Tiger.

The honey collected from the Sundarbans is known for its unique flavor and medicinal properties. It is also in high demand in local and international markets. However, the practice of honey hunting is becoming increasingly rare due to habitat loss and the decline in the population of the Giant Honey Bee.

Efforts are being made to conserve the Sundarbans and promote sustainable honey hunting practices to ensure the survival of this traditional craft and the biodiversity of the region. Honey hunting in the Sundarbans is not only a means of livelihood for the local communities but also a unique cultural heritage that needs to be preserved for future generations.