DAY 1. Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Ilam or Kathmandu – Biratnagar – Ilam :
Activities: Flying from kathmandu – Bhadrapur or Kathmandu – Biratnagar. Driving from Bhadrapur – Ilam or Biratnagar – Ilam. Seeing Tea gardens on the way. Tea break and snacks at Fikkal. Stopping at tea factory if time permits. Walking around Ilam Bazaar in the evening.
Time: 1 hr. (flying) 3-4 hrs driving from Bhadrapur, 6-8 hrs. Driving from Biratnagar.
Overnight: Ilam (Hotels, Lodge, tea-shops)
Day 2. Ilam Bazaar (Ilam) – Mai Pokhari (Ilam) – Ilam Bazaar (Ilam) :
Activities: Driving from Mai Pokhari. Observing Mai Pokhari area. Tasting fresh homemade tea at Mai Pokhari. Visiting tea factory on the way to Ilam Bazaar.
Time: 1 and half hrs. (Driving to Mai Pokhari), 2-3 hours (Observing the surroundings), 1 hr (driving back.)
Overnight: Ilam (Hotels, tea shops, lodges)
Day 3. Ilam Bazaar (Ilam) – Shree Antu (Ilam) :
Activities: Driving from Ilam Bazaar – Shree Antu. Hiking up to Antu Danda. Viewing the sceneries. Visiting Lepcha museum. Visiting tea gardens. Tasting fresh homemade tea at Antu. Interacting with local community.
Time: 2 and half hrs. (Driving to Shree Antu), 30-45 min. (hiking up to Antu Danda.)
Overnight: Shree Antu (Home stays)
Day 4. Shree Antu (Ilam) – Bhadrapur or Shree Antu (Ilam) – Biratnagar :
Activities: Viewing Shree Antu sunrise. Driving to Bhadrapur or Biratnagar. Tea and snacks at Fikkal. Visiting Bhadrapur or Biratnagar Bazaar in the evening. Taking flight back to Kathmandu, if available.
Time: 4-6 hours (Driving from Shree Antu - Bhadrapur), 6-8 hours (Driving from Shree Antu – Biratnagar)
Overnight: Bhadrapur or Biratnagar (Hotels, Lodge, tea-shops)
Day 5. Bhadrapur – Kathmandu or Biratnagar – Kathmandu :
Activities: Flying from Bhadarpur – Kathmandu or Biratnagar – Kathmandu.
Time: 1 hour (Flying back)
Overnight: Kathmandu.
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