Overview

Ilam is a district in the far eastern part of Nepal and has always been synonymous with tea as it is covered in lush green tea bushes. It also produces excellent cheese and has great views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. It is close to the famous Indian hill station “Darjeeling” and shares a common topography of rolling hills and misty weather with its neighbour.

Antu Danda situated at an altitude of 1,677m, is one of the virgin destinations for holiday makers in Ilam. It offers a spectacular view of the sunrise and sunset over the eastern Himalayas with unique views of Everest and Kanchenjunga. Situated at a distance of 3 hrs drive from Ilam Bazaar, this spectacular spot offers sloped tea gardens, mountain streams, dense forests and unique ethnic culture.

There is also a popular pilgrimage site, Mai Pokhari at 2438 m, 13 km north of Ilam Bazaar. This beautiful lake has a circumference slightly more than a kilometer and each year during ‘Harisayani Ekadashi’ this lake comes alive with a fair that lasts only one night where many pilgrimage from Nepal and India pay a visit. Therefore, Ilam is really a worthy place to visit once in a lifetime.