Place to visit in ilam district


Posted July 30, 2012 by illamonline

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Ilam is a place of name which lies eastern part of Nepal,it is very rich in natural beauty.specially Ilam is famous in the world due to the product of "special Tea".
We can see there many natural beauty places like:Maipokhari, Sandakpur, Shreeaantu, Tea garden etc.Ilam is a high altitude place,there we can see many religion and many kinds of casts,they have their own culture,norm and value.they respect each other religion ,annually many domestic and international visitor visit Ilam,

Shree Antu
Shree Antu is home of Antu Danda (2,328m) (ridge) that offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset over the eastern Himalayas. Shree Antu overlooks the Terai flatlands, terraced hills of cash crops, tea gardens and thick forests of pine tress. On a clear day you can see the middle hills and plains of neighboring Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. About a 3 –hour drive from Ilam Bazaar, Shree Antu area also offers home –stay facilities.
Mai Pokhari
Mai Pokhari (2,121m) is a pristine little lake surrounded by dense forest a fir, juniper, birch, pine and a variety of flora and fauna. Mai Pokhari is a religious and historical spot with a 9-cornered lake as the main attraction. The lake is considered the sacred abode of Goddess Bhagawati. Different species of medicinal plants, herds and orchids, mostly for research and experimental purpose, are cultivated in the Mai Pokhari area. Rare animals like the musk deer, leopard, porcupine, jackal as well as numerous migratory birds and rare insects are also found in the area. People from different parts of Nepal visit Mai Pokhari in Ilam for annual festivals on Kartik Ekadasi which falls in October or November. Mai Pokhari is about one and half hour drive from Ilam Bazaar.
Kanyam and Fikkal
On the way to Ilam Bazaar, Kanyam and Fikkal have large tea estates that have made Ilam famous for more than a hundred years. These tea gardens are popular among tourists for Picnicking, sightseeing, and photography. Fikkal is a business center in eastern Ilam and on the Mechi Highway leading to Ilam. It is also the junction from where one can go to the eastern border city Pashupatinagar adjacent to Darjeeling district of India. Indian and Nepali nationals can cross over the other side of the border with valid documents.
Siddhi Thumka
Siddhi Thumki (1,800m) offers good views of sunrise and sunsets from its elevation. You can also see the Terai flatlands the Mahabharat range and the Churia mountain range from this area. Siddhi Thumka is about a 3-hours trek from Ilam Bazaar.
Chhintapu
Chhintapu (3,353m) is the second highest peak in Ilam district. Nearly 11 varieties of rhododendron, rare herbs, endangered species of animals like the musk deer and red panda are found in this area. Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, and most parts of Ilam can be seen from here.
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Last Updated July 30, 2012