Ilam Tea Garden in Eastern Nepal |
Ilam is a very popular and famous tourist destination in Eastern Nepal in the Kanchenjunga region. Ilam is a small hilly town situated in the Ilam district in the Mechi zone. About 700km far from the capital city of Kathmandu. Ilam Tour is famous for the pristine landscapes of Sloped Tea Gardens, Beautiful natural forests, Great Himalayan panorama, Holy sights, Unique culture, Romantic sunrise and sunset views, Sightseeing stops, and Popular destination for Short Treks. Ilam is also famous all over the world for its special brand Ilam Tea.
Tea garden View |
PLACE TO VISIT AROUND ILAM
Antu Danda 2,328m:- Famous for Sunrise and Sunset views, Great mountain views, Terai flatlands, a Tea garden, and a thick natural forest of a pine trees.Maipokhari:- Maipokhari is a pristine lake amid the natural forest. home to a variety of flora and fauna. The lake is considered holy as the abode of the goddess Bhagawoti.
Kanyam and Fikkal:- It has huge tea estates for which Ilam has been famous for the last 140 years. These areas are popular for sightseeing and taking photographs.
Sandakpur 3636m:- Situated on the Nepal-India borderline. popular for majestic views of the Himalayas including Mt Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Mt Makalu 8,463m, Mt Everest 8,848m (which are more than 8000m high mountain) Mt Kumbhakarna. Likewise, The wildlife-Red panda, Musk deer, and wild bird Danphe are the main attraction in this area. it is a Short Trekking Destination starting from Ilam Bazaar.
Chhintapu 3400m:- It is the second-highest peak in the Ilam district. It is rich in the natural forest of Rhododendron and herbals plants. About 12 varieties of Rhododendrons are found in this area. From March to May are colorful in this area blooming rhododendron flowers. Mountain views, and wildlife like Red pandas, Musk deer are the main attraction in this area. it is also for short treks starting from the Ilam bazaar. For more details Contact gbkatuwal@gmail.com.