What to do in Shree Antu , Illam

SHREE ANTU is the first place of NEPAL where the sun rays’ hits. This means that it is the place from where beautiful Sunrise can be seen. We can view the wonderful green landscapes and cultivated tea gardens from the place. Amazing forest, green tea gardens and a wonderful green lake will mesmerize the real beauty of Shree Antu .

If you are ever in Ilam and plan to visit Shree Antu, here are the list of things you can do there.

a. Experience Tea culture of Nepal in Shree Antu

If you are a tea lover and want to learn how tea grows, want to taste a taste a freshly brewed authentic Nepali tea then Shree Antu is best place to visit. You will get a chance to see the production, experience how they harvest tea and also you can visit tea factories’ Not just for tea lover Shree Antu considered to be the place destination for nature lover, you will admire the green fields cultivated tea gardens everywhere. If you want to experience all these magical things then try to schedule your travel between mid-April and Mid November.

b. Relaxation at Shree Antu Lake

In Shree Antu lake you can do Paddle boating with your frinds and family , it is considered most exciting and relaxing activities to do. The lake is around 11,000 square meter and located at 20 minutes’ walk from most of the community home stay places in Shree Antu . The lake is sustained by the national lake conservation development committee of Eastern Nepal. While boating you will get a chance to view beautiful mountain ranges. Even you can have some more time in the middle of Antu Pond where you can relax and take a beautiful mountain view. “Antu Pokhari is a wonderful tourist destination to enjoy on the lap of mother nature and spend quality time with your friends and family”

c. Hike to Gufa Patal

If you are a nature lover then Hiking to Gufa Patal View Point is one of the most worth visiting reasons to travel to Shree Antu. Hiking form Shree Antu to Gufa patal will takes just 3 hours. You need to pass through tamang village , you will get a chance to interact with local tamang people and see their daily activities that added more beauty in your hiking trails. From the top of Gufa Patal you will get to see panoramic view of the third world’s highest mountain, Mt.Kanchenjunga. After taking a hike, you can find inner peace by meditation in or near a cave which has been used for mediation by Tamang ancestors.

d. Shree Antu view point

As we already shared SHREE ANTU is the first place of NEPAL where the sun rays’ hits. To see the beautiful sunrise, you must visit View Point tower. The marvelous golden sunrise above the world’s third highest mountain is indescribable in words and will be one to remember a lifetime. One of the best romantic spots to start your early morning and have an unforgettable moment together with your partner. After the light spreads, the mesmerizing view of tea gardens and forest is waiting to calm you after seeing the golden sunrise.

e. Stay in a local community stay

If you are worried where to stay then Shree Antu has best to offer local homestay. It is the home of various indigenous ethnic groups of Nepal, especially the Lepcha tribe. Staying in a community homestay of Shree Antu can make you see the authentic culture of Nepali surrounded with green nature and tea gardens.

If you are thinking to explore Shree Antu then you can definitely contact us.Summit Hotel is happy to be of service and make your holiday even better.