Kathmandu Illam Tea Garden Tour Package - 7 Nights 8 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Ilam Illam, a hilly district situated in the far eastern Nepal. This district is fully covered by hills except some parts of inner Terai. The district covered by pleasant natural geo-structure, temperate climate, low green hills and fertile lands, has been made prosperous by the hard work of the farmers.Illam Tea is exported to foreign countries. Illam is inhabited by the people from various ethnic groups and is an interface of different cultures and religions. Illam has exciting natural green hills covered with tea plantation and forest, diverse climate, simple living style and houses depicting its own arts and unique style. Illam Bazaar: Illam Antudanda Sunrise ViewIt is the district headquarters of Illam and is situated at the altitude of 1208m. This is the city of houses and temples that reflects its own originality and geo-structure and old tea gardens. The oldest tea factory and tea gardens in Nepal exist here. Small cozy and economic wooden houses which reflect their originality and rich sculptural tradition are the center of attraction. Maipokhari: This pond is situated at the top of Maipokhari and Sulubung. It is 188 sq. hec. in area with a radius of 750m and it has nine corners. This pond, situated in the middle of forest with rhododendron and magnolia campbelli (chhap) is important from the point of view of natural scenery, religious importance and pilgrimage to goddess.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Highlights

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the hotel — Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by lucky holidays representative and transferred to hotel. After check in, you can either take a rest or hang around in the city depending on your interest and time constraint. In the evening, there will be a pre-trip discussion, introducing with your Tour guide. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions related to the tour program. Overnight in hotel Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing — Today after breakfast, we start a guided sightseeing to historical and spiritual sites in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites that include the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur or Drive — Today we take morning flight to Bhadrapur and check in the hotel. Visit the Satar village (Satar are backward tribe who hunt mouse and rats). Overnight at Bhadrapur Day 4: Drive to Pashupatinagar via Kanyam tea garden — After breakfast drive to Kanyam (approx 40km) for magnificent view of the tea garden, drive to Pashupatinagar to visit the cheese factory. This is the border town to Darjeeling district of India. En-route we have scenic visit Karfok, Panchakanya,back to fickkal . After lunch at Fickal ,visit the local market. Drive to Illam bazaar overnight at beautiful Illam Bazaar . Day 5: Half day sightseeing at Illam bazaar and drive to Maipokhari — After breakfast sightseeing at Illam bazaar of local market and beautiful tea garden and view tower from where we can see full view of Illam bazaar .After lunch drive to Mai pokhari lake . After sightseeing at maipokhari around the lake, forests, rare flora and fauna for 1 hour and walk to visit the local Sherpa’s market Deurali bazaar .After that drive back to Illam bazaar enroute visit Biblate bazaar . Overnight stay at hotel at Illam Day 6: Drive to Bhadrapur — After breakfast drive to Bhadrapur enroute lunch at fickalbazaar and drive to birtamode bazaar if you wish for personal shopping .After that you can have visit and shopping in the Bhadrapur city. O/N at hotel at Bhadrap Day 7: Fly back to Kathmandu or drive to Kathmandu — Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur Airport. Check in the hotel, be refreshed and leisure walk and have last minute shopping in the local area in late evening. Day 8: Final Departure — Today our airport representative will make a departure transfer to Tribhuvan international Airport to board on the flight for your onward destination.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the hotel — Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by lucky holidays representative and transferred to hotel. After check in, you can either take a rest or hang around in the city depending on your interest and time constraint. In the evening, there will be a pre-trip discussion, introducing with your Tour guide. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions related to the tour program. Overnight in hotel+