This 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. The factory was established in the year 1999 and is situated at Nepaltar on the top of Mahabharat range, 18km. inside on the highway to Taplejung from Ilam town. It is a central factory and the green leaves are collected from the small scale farmers in the region where, more than six hundred small tea growers are involved on a day to day basis. Since, the ecology, climate altitude and the virgin fertile soil of this region is very suitable for high quality orthodox tea and the green leaves are plucked from the very young and healthy bushes at an altitude of 5000ft. Shangri-la Tea producers (p) Ltd., producers the best quality Ilam Valley Tea that gives mellow, pure natural flavour and fascinating character. 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.
mai pokhari picnic with pmc's friends on 2068/08/05