Ilam Nepal: An Open Garden Like Heaven

Ilam Nepal is one of the famous tourist spots. It extends from the belt of the Terai to the country’s higher hill belt. It is an untouched hill town with pristine countryside, inclined tea gardens, mountain rivers, dense natural woods, sacred places, and distinctive culture. The term Ilam is taken from the language of Kirant, where ‘IL’ signifies ‘twisted.’

Elevations range from 140m to 3636m over sea level in the district of Ilam. It is famous for Tea production. This tea is exported to a large number of European countries. Many domestic and international tourists could attract the tea farm. Ilam is 496.2 km far from Kathmandu.

All year round Greenery’s on the hills of Ilam. It isn’t only known for tea gardens, but also create many other well-known goods. Amrish (the special plant used in broom making), Akabare (special chili), Aduwaa (more going), AaluPahade (Potato Mountain), and Chhurpi are a cardamom plant (a special preserved cheese product). All these products are offered throughout the country and even exported internationally. In addition, It attracts numerous scientists to study rare birds and red pandas. Here you will find some of the city’s famous places to visit.

Famous Places To Visit in Ilam Nepal

1) Mai Khola

Mai Pokhari is 20 miles from the city of Ilam, around half an hour’s drive away. It is a great pool with 9 corners, which Ilam must visit. The nine corners have 9 separate gods. A year’s fair will take place every year in October or November as Goddess Bhagawati’s holy dwelling place. For Hindus and Buddhists, Mai Pokhari is an important religious place. It is the habitat of various species such as the Porcupine, Leopard Cat, Musk Deer, Jackal, Lily of Water, Orchid, Rhododendron, and many other herbs, and the lake is surrounded by wonderful plants. They bring beauty to the water. When the sky clear, the lake reflects perfectly the surrounding forests and skies, it gives a wonderful perspective of the lake. The Ramsar site is also the Mai Pokhari.

2) Sano Pathibhara Temple

Sano Pathibhara Devi’s Temple is a famous Hindu religious monument. It looks like the Taplejung district in Pathibhara. The Temple of Pathibhara Devi in Taplejung is thought to be the younger Temple of the Sisters and the one of Ilam. The temple was therefore called the Temple of Sano Pathibhara.

3) Kanyam

The vast tea-growing that has been done for more than a century now is known in Kanyam. The queen of eastern Nepal is known as Kanyam. Ilam has been able to draw national and international tourists because of its cooling climate and gorgeous tea vegetation. There are 240 hectares in the Kanyam Tea Gardens and some 125,000 kg of tea is generated every year. Kanyam is a clear spot from Mt. Kanchhenjunga, terai regions such as Siliguri, Jhapa, Darjeeling and Mirik in India and Bay of Bengal. The locations are preferred spots for a picnic, sightseeing, and snapping pictures for residents. The Ilam Bazar is around 43km away

People and lifestyle of Ilam Nepal

According to the 2011 Nepal Census, Ilam had a total population of 19,427. The Brahmins and Chhetris are the predominant ethnic groups in this place. In this region, Lepcha is also the main ethnic group. Magars, Gurungs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas, Newar and Sunuwar, are also prominent ethnic groups living in this place. Agriculture is the main occupation of the town’s population. They are mostly involved in tea production. In addition, businesses, officials, and government officials are some of the locals.
In the winter season, it might become rather chilly because it is very windy and mountainous. The summer isn’t too hot and is always mild, for the same reason. The hills and Tea Garden may, however, become hazy and murky in the wet season. You should taste your local cuisine when visiting the city. Only the Ilam sweets are special. Sweets like bambaisan and lollipops are some food and sweets that everyone should eat during a visit to the Ilam, such as churpi or cheese.

Popular Production of Ilam

Ilam is known for its tea and a great escape from city life. The district is mainly covered with tea and hill towns, with planting with views of untouched landscapes, sloping tea groves, mountain rivers, deep natural forests, sacred places, and distinct culture. You can take one day or more trips with Ilam Bazaar as a base. There are several hotels in the city and some resorts in the tea gardens a short distance away. It is one of Nepal’s wealthiest districts for cultural diversity, scenic scenery, and a thriving field of income crops. The most important cash crops are potato, cardamoms, ginger, cold red, milk and broom, and tea, which is the largest industry. Researchers visit this place to conduct studies on botany and anthropology.