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Ilam, Koshi Province · Nepal

Ilam and Kanyam travel guide

Explore the tea gardens of Kanyam and the market streets of Ilam on a short trip through eastern Nepal.

Best time to visit: Spring and autumn

Ilam and Kanyam, Nepal

Spend a morning on the tea slopes at Kanyam and a night in Ilam if you want more time in town. Keep the itinerary loose so fog doesn’t decide your whole day.

Best time to visit

Choose spring or autumn as a starting point and check the local forecast before you travel.

How to get there

Travel by road from the eastern plains. Ask your accommodation about the current route, drop-off and return ride.

What to do

  • Walk a public path through the Kanyam tea landscape
  • Try locally grown tea
  • Browse the market in Ilam town

Where to stay

Stay near Kanyam for an early walk or in Ilam town for more time around the market.

Local tips

Ask before entering working tea fields.

Cover photo by Robic Upadhayay via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kanyam_Tea_Garden,_Illam.jpg

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