Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour

Name: Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour
Brand: Himalayan 360
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Max. Altitude

2,328m

Difficulty

EasyThe trip is easy and suitable for everyone, including children and older people. It does not require any skills in mountain climbing or traversing difficult terrain.

The Ilam Shree Antu Danda tour is a short and scenic tour that offers stunning views of the eastern Himalayas, the Terai landscape, and the tea-growing regions of Darjeeling.

The tour takes you to Antu Danda, a beautiful hillock at an altitude of 2,328m above sea level, which is renowned for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views. The trail passes through lush tea bushes and offers a chance to experience the diverse cultures and traditions of the local communities. Visitors can also opt to stay in well-facilitated hotels and cottages, or with a Lepcha community through a homestay.

Per Person FromOn request6 Days

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Major Highlights of Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour

Spectacular sunrise and sunset views from Antu Danda, a beautiful hillock standing at an altitude of 2,328m above sea level
Stunning natural scenery, including lush tea bushes and panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas, the Terai landscape, and the tea-growing regions of Darjeeling
The opportunity to experience the diverse cultures and traditions of the local communities, including the Limbu, Rai, Lepcha, Magar, and Tamang ethnic groups

Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour at a Glance

Distance, walking time and high point for each day
Day	Itinerary	Distance / Time	Altitude
01	Arrival in Kathmandu	—	—
02	Kathmandu to Ilam Bazaar	—13 hrs	—
03	Ilam Bazaar to Maipokhari and back to Ilam Bazaar	—3 hrs	—
04	Ilam Bazaar to Shree Antu Danda	—3 hrs	—
05	Shree Antu Danda to Bhadrapur and to Kathmandu or Drive from Shree Antu – Kathmandu.	—13 hrs	—
06	Final Departure	—	—
On foot, across 6 trekking days		0.0 km32 hrs	0 m

Reviews from our Guests

From travellers who walked this exact itinerary.

5.0

★★★★★

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★★★★★

You get up in the dark and stand on the danda with India below you on one side and Kanchenjunga catching the first light on the other. It is one of the few places you can see the plains and the high Himalaya in the same view. The rest of the trip is unhurried, mostly tea gardens and small towns.

Meena RaiApril 2026

★★★★★

Ilam is green in a way the rest of Nepal is not. Rolling hills covered in tea bushes with women picking along the rows, and the smell of the processing factory in the town. We walked through a garden in the morning and had the tea afterwards, which was the best cup I have had.

Prabin LimbuNovember 2025

★★★★★

Everybody goes west to Pokhara and nobody comes here, which is exactly why it is good. Ilam bazaar is a working town rather than a tourist stop. Arisoodan arranged for us to visit a tea factory and see the whole process. The drive is long, so know that going in, but flying back from Bhadrapur made the return easy.

Gopal ShresthaOctober 2025 · Guided by Arisoodan Shrestha

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Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour Day By Day Itinerary

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When you arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, a representative from Himalayan 360 will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or, with the guide, visit Himalayan 360’s office in Thamel a part of Kathmandu in the tourist district. Here there are many shops and restaurants. The shops are colourful and full of pashminas, slippers, trekking equipment, and felt items. The restaurants serve European as well as Nepalese meals. ATMs are plentiful should you require them. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan 360 where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine. This is a great introduction to Nepalese food.

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Trek Duration:	12-13 hours drive
Flight Hours:	40 minutes

Take a domestic flight to Bhadrapur, or we can drive directly to Ilam from Kathmandu. It would be our pleasure to observe stunning green tea gardens on the way. We would take a tea break and snacks at Fikkal. In the evening, we would go around Ilam Bazaar.

Either drive or Fly.

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Trek Duration:	2-3 hours

We take our early drive to Maipokhari from Ilam Bazaar. It is a distance of one and half hours normal drive. We observe the Maipokhari area for 2-3 hours. We would taste fresh homemade tea at Maipokhari. Besides, we will also visit the tea factory on the way to Ilam Bazaar. Overnight in the hotel.

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Trek Duration:	3 hours

We go early in the morning to view the stunning sunrise from Antu Dada. We will also pay our visit to the Lepcha museum at Antu Dada. Besides, we would interact with the local people to have in-depth knowledge of the local culture and tradition.

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Trek Duration:	12-13 hours
Flight Hours:	40 mins

After having breakfast at Shree Antu, we drive down to Bhadrapur if we are flying to Kathmandu. If we are driving to Kathmandu, we take early bus from Shree Antu to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will go to hotel.

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Accommodation:	Hotel

Today is the last day of our Trip, it is the time to say goodbye and return to the real world. If you have some time left, you can do some souvenir shopping or sightseeing around the hotel. A representative from Himalayan 360 will collect you from the hotel and take you to the airport 3 hours before your departure.

Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour Included/ Excluded

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Airport pickup and drop by private vehicles
All land transportation
Daily breakfast is provided
Accommodation in hotel or cottage resort
English-speaking tour guide
All government local taxes
First aid kit

Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, drinks, phone, and laundry
Lunch & dinner
Emergency rescue and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities

Ilam Shree Antu Danda Tour Information

Difficulty

Easy

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