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Ilam, a hilly district situated in the far eastern
Nepal, is divided into 48 Village Development Committees (VDCs) and
one municipality. 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.
The district is famous for tea and six 'As' - aalu (potato), alaichi
(cardamom), aduwaa (ginger), akabare khursani (red round chilly),
olan (milk) and amliso (a grass from which brooms are made, Thysanalaena).
Among the six 'As', potato, ginger, cardamom, red round chilly and
amliso are exported to Siliguri and Darjeeling in India and Tea is
exported to foreign countries.
Ilam is inhabited by the people from various sects and ethnic group
and is an interface of different cultures and religions. Ilam has
natural green hills covered with tea plantation and forests, diverse
climate, simple living style and houses depicting its own arts and
unique style. The following touristic places with panoramic view are
eager to welcome guests:
Shriantu: Antu Hill situated in the far east of Ilam,
famous for viewing sunrise. Most of the flat land of the Terai, Mirik,
Kurseong, darjeeling along with beautiful tea gardens can be seen
from this place.
Sandakpur: Situated in the north of Ilam, Sandakpur
is the main touristic place. Sunrise, sunset, Mount Kanchenjunga,
Mount Everest, all parts of Ilam district and Darjeeling in India
can be viewed from this place. various kinds of animals like musk
deer and red panda and rare species of birds like pheasant can also
be seen here.
Siddhithumka: This place is also famous for panoramic
views of sunrise and sunset and most of the flat land of the terai.
Mangmalung: This is situated in the middle of the
forest at the upper part of Ibhang and is the important religious
place for the Kiratis. This place is regarded as the origin of the
Kirat religion. There is also a cave of Matrika Kirateswar and a festival
is observed every year with a great pomp and show.
Chhintapu: Mt. kanchenjunga along with most parts
of Ilam can be viewed from here. 11 types of rhododendron, rare birds,
butterflies important for research study, important herbs like yarshagumba
(aphrodisiac) and Paanch Aaulay and rare animals like red panda and
musk deer are found in here.
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