Day as a Tea Farmer in Ilam: Life in Nepal’s Green Tea Hills

Discover Ilam, Nepal’s famous tea-growing region, on a 3-day tour from Kathmandu. Immerse yourself in the lush, green hills, visit tea plantations, and taste authentic Himalayan tea.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Ilam

Begin your journey with an early morning departure from Kathmandu. Embark on a scenic drive through the hills, rivers, and rural landscapes of Nepal. Enjoy stopovers for meals and viewpoints along the way.

Arrive in Ilam in the evening and check in at your homestay or tea lodge. Savor a traditional Nepali dinner and settle in for the night.

Day 2: Ilam Scenic Exploration

Start your day with a visit to Kanyam Tea Garden. Walk through vast, rolling tea plantations and visit nearby villages and viewpoints. Learn the basics of tea cultivation from locals and capture stunning sunset photos in the tea hills.

Day 3: Tea Farming Experience

Join local tea workers in real plantations and learn the art of hand-picking tea leaves. Carry baskets and work in the fields, gaining insight into daily rural farming life.

Visit a local tea processing factory and learn about the steps of withering, rolling, drying, and sorting. See how Nepal’s famous tea is produced.

In the afternoon, enjoy a fresh tea tasting session in the plantation area. Learn about the differences between tea types and relax with panoramic hill views.

In the evening, begin your return journey to Kathmandu, traveling overnight back to the city.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.