Ilam is a beautiful hill station in provinces nu- One. It is popular for many beautiful lush of tea garden, Mountain View, scene of sunrise, cultural uniqueness, beautiful and typical village life, and so on. Ilam is located on the foothills of Mount Kanchanjunga. We can find large land of lush-green tea gardens in Ilam and the rolling hills covered with tea leaves are simply wonderful. Greenery is all over the hills of Ilam all around the year.Ilam Tea Garden is situated near Ilam Bazaar and Kanyam Tea Garden located between Terai plain and Ilam Bazaar are the major of Nepal. There are many places for trekking in Ilam are perfect for relaxation and enjoyment. This is Ilam explore package have identified following major area for internal and external visitors
Antu Danda
Antu Danda (Hill) 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.
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. This is Ramsar site ratified lake.
Sadakpur
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. 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.
Siddhi Thumka
One of the wonderful places to enjoy the views of sunrise and sunset in Ilam, 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.
Chhintapu
The second highest peak in Ilam district, Chhintapu stands proudly at the height of 3,400m. The area is rich with natural forests rhododendron that has around eleven species of rhododendron, herbal plants and various species of birds.
