Ilam Tea Garden & Eastern Hills Tour

Max Altitude

2,100m

Duration

5 Days

Group Size

2-12 people

Best Season

March-May, September-November

Difficulty

Easy

Country

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 Days

Morning flight to Bhadrapur in eastern Nepal. Scenic drive through the Terai and into the hills to Ilam.

Duration

-

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.

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.

Duration

-

Elevation

2,100m

Meals

Breakfast

Stay

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.

Duration

-

Elevation

1,400m

Meals

Breakfast

Stay

-

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

Trusted By

Government of NepalNepal Tourism BoardNepal Mountaineering AssociationTrekking Agencies Association of NepalKEEP NepalTrustpilot