Ilam is well known for its natural scenery and landscapes,
tea production and diverse agricultural production. It is one of the popular
destination for domestic visitors. Following are the five best places in Ilam
Pathivara Temple
Right after entering Ilam district, Pathivara devi temple
could be the first stop for visitors. Pathivara devi temple is believed to be
the younger sister of Pathivara Devei in Taplejung district. The temple is
located in Hanspokhari on the southeast of Kolbung VDC. There is a noticeable Gate
on the right of the Mechi highway where Pathivara temple is painted. Passing
through the gate, visitors have to climb for few minuites uphill to reach the
temple.
Kanyam
Few kilometers ahead of Pathivara Temple, Kanyam is locoated.
Kanyam is rated as most visited tourist destination which accommodates largest
tea estates in the District. Most of the visitors stop to enjoy beauty of tea
garden. Additional to the tea gardens, visitors can also enjoy horse riding and
fresh cup of tea of choice in local restaurants. Kanyam is also famous among
locals as it is a great place for picnic and family outing.
Fikkal
The next stopover after Kanyam is Fikkal Bazar. Fikkal bazar
is the business center in the area and is second big market place in the
district. It is famous for local agricultural produce like ghee, vegetables,
ginger, cardamom, and Dalle(Chilly).
You can also buy delicious Churpi and Bombaisan(local sweet). There are number
of local eateries where you can enjoy delicious vegetable momo with spicy
chutney complemented with a soup. Apart from this, Fikkal also offers locally
branded tea. You can find tea for sale in almost all the shops in the market.
Ilam Bazar
Ilam Bazar accompany variety of lodges and hotels which
ranges from low to medium scale. Most of the visitors spend overnight in Ilam
bazar. Early morning, visitors can visit the Ilam view tour located in North
East of the bazar. Visitors can enjoy clean and dust free market place. Ilam
bazar also offer lot of agricultural goods for foreigner and the most famous
are tea, churpi, and bombaisan.
Maipokhari
Maipokhari is an hour drive from Ilam Bazar. Visitors can
either hire a 40-50 years old Landrover from the Jeep station and drive to
Maiphokhari. Maipokhari is a pristine lake amidst the natural forest surrounded
by the thick forest of fir, juniper, brich and pine. It also accommodated various
spicies of flora and funa like orchids, rhodendron, herbs and rare animals like
musk deer, leopard, porcupine etc.
Besides these places, Sandakpur, Antu Danda, Siddhi Thimka,
Chhintapu and Gajur Mukhi are other attraction of the District. However, above
mentioned destinations are the most famous among the visitors as it is easily accessible
and reachable.
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