Ilam Tea Garden & Eastern Hills Tour
2,100m
5 Days
2-12 people
March-May, September-November
Easy
Nepal
Overview
Discover Nepal's premier tea-growing region on this tour of Ilam and the beautiful eastern hills. Often called the "Darjeeling of Nepal," Ilam produces some of the world's finest tea in a landscape of extraordinary beauty.
The rolling green tea gardens, misty valleys, and views of Kanchenjunga (the world's third-highest mountain) create a refreshingly different Nepal experience. This is emerging sustainable tourism at its best - community-based, nature-focused, and culturally authentic.
Visit tea estates to learn about cultivation and processing, taste fresh Nepali tea, and stay in tea bungalows surrounded by aromatic gardens. Beyond tea, explore the seven-tiered Mai Pokhari Lake, pristine forests rich in orchids, and traditional Limbu villages.
This tour offers the perfect escape from the beaten path - clean air, stunning scenery, warm hospitality, and a glimpse into rural Nepal life that few visitors experience.
Highlights
- Rolling tea garden landscapes
- Tea plantation tours
- Fresh Nepali tea tasting
- Kanchenjunga views
- Mai Pokhari sacred lake
- Limbu cultural heritage
- Orchid and rhododendron forests
- Off-the-beaten-path experience
Your Journey
5 DaysMorning flight to Bhadrapur in eastern Nepal. Scenic drive through the Terai and into the hills to Ilam.
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1,200m
Dinner
Hotel/Tea Bungalow
Morning flight to Bhadrapur in eastern Nepal. Scenic drive through the Terai and into the hills to Ilam.
Duration
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Elevation
1,200m
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Hotel/Tea Bungalow
Visit Kanyam and Ilam tea estates. Learn about tea cultivation, processing, and taste fresh tea. Enjoy panoramic hill views.
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1,800m
Breakfast
Tea Bungalow
Visit Kanyam and Ilam tea estates. Learn about tea cultivation, processing, and taste fresh tea. Enjoy panoramic hill views.
Duration
-
Elevation
1,800m
Meals
Breakfast
Stay
Tea Bungalow
Visit the sacred seven-tiered Mai Pokhari Lake. Drive toward Sandakpur for Kanchenjunga views. Visit Limbu village.
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2,100m
Breakfast
Hotel
Visit the sacred seven-tiered Mai Pokhari Lake. Drive toward Sandakpur for Kanchenjunga views. Visit Limbu village.
Duration
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Elevation
2,100m
Meals
Breakfast
Stay
Hotel
Visit local markets, cardamom gardens, and dairy farms. Experience Limbu culture and cuisine. Evening cultural program.
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1,200m
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel
Visit local markets, cardamom gardens, and dairy farms. Experience Limbu culture and cuisine. Evening cultural program.
Duration
-
Elevation
1,200m
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Hotel
Drive to Bhadrapur for flight to Kathmandu. Trip concludes.
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1,400m
Breakfast
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Drive to Bhadrapur for flight to Kathmandu. Trip concludes.
Duration
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Elevation
1,400m
Meals
Breakfast
Stay
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What's Included
- Flights Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu
- All ground transportation
- English-speaking guide
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Tea plantation visits
- All entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips
From
$ 580
per person



