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Darjeeling
The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Ilām
Koshi, Nepal · Asia
About Ilām
Ilām sits on the route: 30 minutes from Mirik, 36km from Darjeeling.
Ilām is in Koshi, Nepal, with about 17,000 people. The nearest town is Mirik, about 26 km away.
Ilam (Nepali: इलाम ) is one of four urban municipalities of Ilam District, which lies in the Mahabharata hilly range of Koshi Province, eastern Nepal. Ilam also acts as the headquarters of Ilam District. Being the largest producer region for Nepali tea, its tea farms are a major tourist attraction in Koshi Province.Read more
Ilam is also famous for its natural scenery and landscapes as well as its diverse agricultural economy which specializes in horticultural crop production.
The total area of the municipality is 173.32 square kilometres (66.92 sq mi) and the total population is 48,536 as per the 2011 Nepal census. The municipality is divided into 12 wards. The 74 kilometer section of Mechi highway connects Ilam with the east–west highway and subsequently, with the provincial capital of Biratnagar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ilām?
Within an hour or so of Ilām: Darjeeling (36 km), Glenary's (37 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Nathu La and Chele La.
Where is Ilām?
Ilām is in Koshi, Nepal, about 26 km from Mirik.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,491
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Koshi
- Timezone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates
- 26.9094, 87.9282
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Worth the detour from Ilām
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Glenary's
A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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- 36 kmDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
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