The short answer
Walk through tea estates, visit a factory and enjoy viewpoints such as Sandakpur and Kanyam. It is green and calm, a contrast to the main circuit.
Key facts
- Tea
- Gardens and factory visit
- Views
- Sandakpur and Kanyam
- Food
- Local, simple
How it works
- Walk the estates in the morningWander between tea rows when mist lifts. Pickers work in the cooler hours.
- Visit a factorySee how orthodox tea is processed and taste the different flushes.
- Go to Antu Danda at dawnA viewpoint for sunrise over the hills and, on clear days, Kanchenjunga.
Insider tip
Ilam is best at slow pace. Walk between estates and stop for tea.
Avoid this
Do not rush Ilam into a single afternoon.
Related questions
Can I buy tea locally?
Yes, from estates and shops in Ilam bazaar.
Is it good for photography?
Yes, especially in soft early light.
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