Ilam and Kanyam: A Two-Day Nepal Tea Country Trip

Two days in Ilam is enough for a taste of Nepal’s eastern tea country once you’re in the region. Use Kanyam for the tea slopes and Ilam town for an overnight with time to eat and look around. Count the long journey from Kathmandu separately.

Day one around Kanyam

Find a public path or ask which parts of the tea estate visitors can access. Give yourself time to stop for a cup of tea instead of rushing to the next viewpoint. Fog can move in quickly, so make the walk your main plan and treat photos as a bonus.

Day two in Ilam town

Walk the market in the morning and look for locally sold teas. Ask where the tea was grown and whether the shop can brew a sample. If you want to visit a producer, check whether the visit is possible before hiring transport.

Choose your base before booking the ride

Stay near Kanyam if you want an early walk on the slopes. Choose Ilam town if you’d rather have more time at the market. Confirm your pickup point and onward connection the day before departure.

For more ways to plan your trip, see Lokoon’s guide to the best places to visit in Nepal.

Destination reference: Nepal Tourism Board.