Top Places to Visit when in Illam
A brisk walk in a tea garden, picnic in the peaceful setting and sightseeing stops, short hikes along gentle hills, or explore the nearby woods – enjoy all this and more in the greenery of Ilam.
An excellent getaway from city life, Ilam is famous for its tea. It is a district largely covered in tea bushes with a hill town right beside a plantation enjoying views of pristine landscapes made up of sloping tea gardens, mountain streams, dense natural forests, holy sites and a unique culture. Using Ilam Bazaar as a base you can take excursions for a day or more. There are many hotels in the town and a few resorts a short distance away in the tea gardens. Source : welcomenepal.com
Here are top destinations in Ilam that you can wander around easily within a day
1. Mai Pokhari
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Take a van from Ilam Bazaar or book a jeep from your hotel. It will take you about 1 hour to reach this pristine religious and natural wonder. Don't forget to enjoy the delicious local Thukpa and herbal wine while there.
2. Maisthan Temple (Mandir)
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A religious site just a few minutes of walk from most hotels in Ilam including Summit Hotel.
3. Ilam Tea Garden
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Take a stroll around the major tourist attraction of Ilam - the tea garden. You can even go to tea tasting tours across the village, if you have pre booked such trips.
4. Bhalu Dhunga
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A 15 minute walk from Ilam bazar, this famous touristic spot is famous for big statues of Lord Shiva and a bear. It is believed that the place used to be occupied by bears in the past.
5. Ilam View Tower
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Enjoy majestic sunrise, Ilam village and lush green tea garden from an altitude. Visiting Illam View Tower, costs you about Rs. 30 but is worth it especially before sunrise.
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Other honorable mention includes Illam Bazaar, famous for Churpi and Local Sweet Shopping. Kanyam Tea Estate and Shree Antu, right in the opposite hill to Illam Bazaar.