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Illam Tour

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Illam Tour

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Ilam is a beautiful hill station in eastern Nepal.

Illam is a beautiful hill station in eastern part of Nepal, 700 km far from Kathmandu.  An excellent gateway from city life, ilam is  famous for largely covered in the bushes boasting hill landscapes of sloping tea gardens. It is identify of tea garden. It lies to the south of the Mahabharat range and west of the Shinghalia range. It is the gateway of famous Pathivara temple. Antu Dada is the famous hill station famous for watching sun rise sun set great view of Kanchangunja 8,586m World top 3rd mountain. Mai Pokhari known for diverse fishes observation. Pashupati Nagar, Kanyam is the famous place of tea garden and tea estate for horse riding hikes and picnics. A Lepcha museum is at an initial stage in Antu and is in the the process of being extended. Ilam reflects rich social and cultural heritages of people living in harmony. Major ethnic groups living in ilam including Brahmins, chettris, Rai, Magars, Limbus, Shrepa, Gurung. It is rich in culture and tradition.

Best time: October –December, February – April.

Tour Itinerary:                                                                                                                                                                 

Day 01: Kathmandu drive to Ilam Bazar by car/Jeep overnight in hotel.

Day 02: Early morning Antu Danda sun rise and sightseeing, Kanyam Fikkal overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mai Pokhari sightseeing overnight at hotel.

Day 04: ILam drive back to Kathmandu.

Facts of the Tour

Tour Destination                                                                              Ilam Village
Type of Tour
City Tour Package
Duration
5 Days
Highest Elevation
1,800 m
Grade
Easy
Meals
Breakfast Plan
Accommodations
3* Hotel in Kathmandu and Ilam
Best Season
Autumn (Sep-Oct-Nov) Spring (March-April-May) Summer (June-July-Aug) & Winter (Dec-Jan-Feb)
Transportation by
Private Vehicle
  • Included
    Illam Tour
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 Day 01: Kathmandu drive to Ilam Bazar by car/Jeep overnight in Hotel.
Early morning 6:00 Clock  Kathmandu drive to Antu Dada appx 10 hours long Journey  we reach at Illam at 5:00 Pm we reach at Antu Dada overnight in Hotel.                                                                  
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Day 02: Early morning sun rise from Antu Danda and sightseeing, Sadakpur Kanyam Fikkal  and overnight at hotel.
Antu Danda is the beautiful hill in the district, Antu Danda is one of the best places in Ilam to view the spectacular sight of sunrise, sunset and the Himalayas. This 2,328m high hill overlooks the Terai flatlands, terraced hills of cash crops, tea gardens and thick pine forests. One can also enjoy the views of Mirik, Kurseong and Darjeeling on a bright and clear day. About an hour drive from Pashupatinagar and about three hour drive from Ilam Bazaar takes you to Antu Danda where one can stay at the local homes that offer home-stay facilities in the area.   Sadakpur is located at the height of 3,636m on the international Nepal-India borderline and provides panoramic views of the Himalayas like Mt. Kanchanjunga, Mt. Kumbhakarna, Mt. Makalu and Mt. Everest. The forest in this area provides shelter to the rare wildlife like red panda, musk deer and Danphe. To reach Sadakpur one has to go to Maimajhua Khorsanitar through Mai Pokhari first and then trek for about five hours from here. Kanyam and Fikkal The places with large tea estates in Ilam which has been famous for the last hundred and forty years are Kanyam and Fikkal. These estates are famous among the national and international tourists as a great place for picnic, sightseeing and taking photographs. Fikkal is also the business center in the area and falls on the Mechi highway on the way to Ilam.
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Day 03: Full day sightseeing Mai Pokhari, Gajur Mukhi, Siddhi Thumka overnight at hotel.
Mai Pokhari The pristine lake amidst the natural forest is surrounded by the thick forest of fir, juniper, birch and pine and accommodates various species of flora and fauna that includes different species of orchids, rhododendron, herbs and rare animals like musk deer, leopard, porcupine and jackal and various birds and rare insects. An annual fair is held every year around the month of October or November as it is considered as the holy abode of Goddess Bhagawati. Mai Pokhari is about half an hour driving from Illam Bazaar about 18km. Gajur Mukhi a stone tunnel on the bank of Deumai Khola carved with images of the Hindu deities in the west of Ilam Bazzar. It is at the distance of four hour drive from the center. Siddhi Thumka One of the wonderful places to enjoy the views of sunrise and sunset in ILLam, Siddhi Thumka is located at an altitude of 1800m. The three hour trek from the Ilam Bazaar takes you to this places which provides spectacular views of Terai flatland, the Mahabharat range and the Churia Mountain range.
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Day 04: Illam drive back to Kathmandu or your destination.

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