 The bees forage at altitudes of up to .Due to its peculiar nesting behavior, the Himalayan giant honey bee is also referred to as the Himalayan cliff honey bee.The term "Himalayan honey bee" is sometimes used more informally for any of the four varieties of honey bees that are found in the Himalayan region; "Apis cerana", "Apis florea", "Apis dorsata" and "Apis dorsata laboriosa".