|
Antu Danda
Antu Danda, situated at an altitude of 1677m in Ilam
District, is famous for its unique views of Everest
and Kanchanjunga. It is the best vantage point for
viewing sunrise and sunset. There is a motorable
road from Ilam to Chhipitar from where one can read
Antu Danda on foot. This exhilarating trekking along
the lush green hills takes about 3 hours.
Mai Pohari
Situated at an altitude of 2438 meters, Mai Pokhari
is a famous place of pilgrimage in Ilam district.
Lying at about thirteen kilometers north of Ilam
Bazaar, this beautiful place consists of the pond
whose circumference is more than one kilometer.
Altogether there are nine ponds in the area some of
which are large enough for boats. This place becomes
alive every year during 'Harisayam Ekadashi' when a
one-night fair is held. This place is a famous
picnic spot for nearby people Mai Pokhari can be
reached in four hours from Ilam Bazaar in jeep. On
the way are the villages of Chureghanti, Bakhaute,
Dharapani and Hasbire Bhanjyang, which offer
commanding views of the snowy peaks towards north.
Ilam is linked by a fine metalled road with the
East-West Highway of Nepal. Pashupatinagar, situated
at northern boarder of Ilam, is an important entry
point for travelers from Sikkim, Darjeeling and
Mirik. Darjeeling, a famous hill station of India,
is just two hours drive from Pashupatinagar. There
are regular bus services to Pashupatinagar and Ilam
from Kathmandu and Biratnagar.
There are a number of hotels and lodges in Ilam.
|
rs living in peace and harmony.
Neighboring the famous Indian hill town of Darjeeling, it is
situated on the foothills of Mount Kanchanjunga, The third
highest peak in the world. Ilam is adorned with an almost
limitless range of lush-green tea gardens. The rolling hills
covered with tea leaves are simply majestic. The thick white
fogs alternatively descend to veil the gardens and then
suddenly vanish. Greenery prevails all over the hills of
Ilam all around the year. 
