7 days Short Hike & Getaway to Ilam Tea Garden
Why we love it?
The 7 Days Short Hike & Getaway to Ilam Tea Garden offers an immersive experience in the lush tea landscapes of Ilam, Nepal. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a blend of light hiking and cultural exploration, featuring scenic hikes around Fikkal and the chance to experience local customs. Participants will enjoy a mix of comfortable accommodations, including a 2-star hotel in Ilam, and a farewell dinner with a cultural program, making it a distinctive way to engage with the region's rich heritage while enjoying the serene beauty of the tea gardens.
Inclusions
- Arrival / Departure transfers on international flights.
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis. 2-star hotel during the tour.
- Breakfast during your stay in Kathmandu and during the tour.
- Farewell Dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Fly from Kathmandu- Bhadrapur- Kathmandu.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Osho Adventure T-shirts / other seasonal gifts.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
- Professional Local Trekking guide.
- All necessary legal documents.
Exclusions
- International Airfare from Home – Kathmandu – Home.
- Photocopy charges, web usage and telephone calls.
- Nepal VISA cost which will be charge at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Travel Insurance
- Extra cost due to natural calamities and hiring additional transportation.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu(1400 m)
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Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Day 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
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After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit Hindus and Buddhists sites, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
Day 3 Fly to Bhadrapur(91 m), drive to Illam Bazar and hike around Fikkal
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This day we have our breakfast at Dom Himalaya Hotel, or your point of stay and head towards the Tribhuvan International Airport. We take a flight to Bhadrapur. Then, a scenic drive through green pastures and lush green forests take us to Illam Bazar. Overnight at a hotel in Illam Bazar.
Day 4 Visit Tea Garden, Maipokhari(2100 m) and Cheese Factory, hike to Antudanda
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We take an early morning drive to Maipokhari, which is a small holy sacred Maipokhari. We hike around this serene pond and taste the purely organic tea of Illam. Visiting the local Cheese and Tea factory on this day add a highlight.
Day 5 Sunrise Trek to Antudanda Viewpoint and Hike Back to Illam Bazzar
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Antudanda viewpoint offers stunning sunrise views. We take tea or coffee with breakfast, interact with local people in the restaurant. Then, we will visit the Lepcha Museum. Lepcha is a certain type of indigenous people in Illam district of Nepal. Visiting this museum will reward you with overwhelming culture and tradition of Lepcha tribes of people. We get back to Illam Bazaar and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 6 Drive to Bhadrapur(91 m) and Fly back to Kathmandu
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Today, we take an early morning ride to Bhadrapur, from where we fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 7 Farewell
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Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.
Please Note
- Limited mobility accessible
- Limited sight accessible
- Cultural Awareness
- Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
- Infant seats available
