Ilam nepal (tea Garden)

 Ilam is a beautiful hill station in eastern Nepal. It is popular for tea with many beautiful and lush tea gardens in the hills of Ilam. Besides the spectacular views of the tea gardens, there are many other places to visit in Ilam. Some of the famous and popular places for visit in Ilam are as follows:
 

Ilam is today one of the most developed places in Nepal. Its ILAM TEA is very famous and is exported to many parts of Europe. The main source of income in this district is tea, cardamom, milk, ginger, potato, orlon, and broom production on a large scale.
his region is famous for the tea plantation in Nepal, perhaps in the world as Ilam Tea. Though the tea plantation was practised in Ilam about 138 years ago for the first time, the tea plantation revolution has started 10/15 years before only.
 

Ilam Valley Tea, the finest quality orthodox tea, is produced by one of the most modern factory Himalayan Shangri-la Tea Producers (p) Ltd., a subsidiary of New Ilam Tea Industries (P) Ltd., one of the pioneers of high quality orthodox tea packers & exporters in Nepal with over 30 years of experience in the tea industry.
 

 Ilam, the divinely bestowed upon the nature is situated in the far eastern region of the beautiful HimalayanKingdom, Nepal. This picturesque region lies at the bottom of Mt. Kanchanjunga, the third highest peak of the world and is fully covered by structure, virgin fertile soil, diverse climate and its own arts and unique style. The people are friendly and hospitable

 

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Kalika temple in Gorkha (Birth place of King Prithvinarayan Shah)

 Gorkha is 141km west from Kathmandu, birth place of King Prithvinarayan Shah who found Nepal. Gorkha palace & Kalika temple is situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalayan beautiful. The Gorkha palace was established in the year 1560, by the legendary King Drabya Shah. From the year 1604 to 1641, the Shah dynasty would become famous and rule over Gorkha. Today, the reminders of this era stand proudly in the form of the Gorkha Royal Palace, the Gorkha Bazaar and Gorkha Durbar. Prithvi Narayan Shah is known for gathering his Gorkha soldiers and battling to unify all of Nepal by taking control of the Kathmandu. 

 

 Gorkha kalika is the famous place in Gorkha. Many visitors are visiting this temple .This is a very beautiful place in a gorkha bazar.place in a gorkha bazar.Gorkha kalika  Mandir is the most prominent temple in Gorkha town situated in district Gorkha . It is located on a hilltop close to the gorkha Bus Stand in the heart of the main city. It is said that 300 years ago Kalika Mata.  and indicated her presence in the form of a Pindi (stone) lying under ground on this hill. 

On excavation of the area the Pindi was found. Thereafter a small temple was constructed on the hill became the caretaker.Over the years the temple has gained prominence due to a strong belief of the people in Kalika Mata. The local people have contributed to the development of this temple.

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Sarangkot Pokhara in Nepal

Sarangkot is a village just above Pokhara, known as a one-night destination as most people just stop in to see the stunning sunrise over the Annapurna range and leave. Though that is where guides lead people astray as many show up here expecting just to come for one day and want to stay longer. Aside from chilling out and taking in amazing views of both the mountains and Phewa Lake on the other side, Sarangkot offers a nice glimpse into the peaceful, slow village life and more. Sarangkot is a village that is both close and far away. Convenient and rustic. It’s a nice hour or two hike from Pokhara Lakeside or a short drive, but it feels like it’s a world away with the quietude of nature and the peaceful vibe of the village. It used to be the first stop on the classic Annapurna circuit, but since a road was built a few years back linking Pokhara to a point closer to the park,

Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeker. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalaya. Paragliding is another adventurous activities being carried out in Nepal to amuse the visitors. There are various places suitable for organizing paragliding but Sarangkot (1592m) in Pokhara is the best among all. We would go for at least 30 to 45 minute flight which would provide an exiting experience .  will explain and about it and teach its use so that it would be easy for anyone to control the glider. October to April is the best period for paragliding in Nepal. It is one of the best ways to view Nepal and its Himalayan panorama by a short flight from Sarankot. While on flight , one can observe the glory of Annapurna range and beautiful landscape around Pokhara valley, virgin Mt; Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), Lamjung Himal, Annapaurna Himal, Himchuli, Fewa Lake, Rice field, Rivers and settlements.

 Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 minutes by a taxi ride to the top and then 45 minutes hike up to the main view point. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back after few hours but it will be good if tourist stay there for one night and enjoy the view and city light of Pokhara from Sarangkot. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. Tourist can also have a breakfast at one of the hotels in Sarangkot and do the small trek up to Deurali and walk down to the highway and then take the bus back to Pokhara.

Sarangkot is located at an hours drive from the city center and is famous for providing some breathtaking views of the Annapurna range. It has also become synonymous with paragliding in Pokhara. We visited Sarangkot around noon. A winding smooth roadway led us upto a point beyond which a short but steep trek had to be undertaken. 4 wheel drive...

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