verest Region Everest Panorama with Sherpa Cultural Experience (11 days)

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Illam (Nepal), (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the lens of the eye

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Tea plantation area in (Illam) Nepal.Illam is a tea-producing town of Nepal. It lies in Illam District, eastern hilly districts of Nepal,and is famous for its natural scenery and green landscape. Illam is a small hilly town with pristine landscape of sloped tea gardens, thick natural forests, holy sites and unique culture. It offers an excellent getaway from city life for romantic sunrise and sunset, a brisk walk in the tea garden, tranquil picnic and sightseeing spots, short treks along gentle slopes or a trudge into the nearby woods. If spiritual instinct calls there are several holy sites one can visit in and around the area. Thus, Illam is a much sought after tourist destination for travelers of all kinds. It is also famous all over the world for its special brand of Illam Tea. Access: Illam Bazaar is in Illam district, Mechi Zone. It is approximately 700 kilometers and 18 hour-drive to east of Kathmandu. Daily bus services ply for Illam from central Bus Station, Gongabu, in Kathmandu. Buses are also available from the major cities. There are flights from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and Bhadrapur from where Illam can be driven to via Birtamod. The famous Darjeeling city of India is just 2-hours drive from Pashupatinagar on the Nepal-India border of Ilam district. Nepalis and Indians can commute by the land to India from Pashupatinagar in Illam. However, this entry/exit point is for local use and Indian tourists only. Entry and exit from the eastern point for other travelers is allowed from Kakkarbhitta in Jhapa. Food and Accommodation: Good to moderate facilities are available for food and accommodation in Illam Bazaar. Besides home-stay facilities are also available in selected areas; telephone, medical and other tourist facilities are also available in Illam Bazaar. When to visit:The subtropical climate of Illam ensures good weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Illam is between October-December, or from April-February. People from different parts of Nepal visit Maipokhari for an annual festival on Kartik Ekadasi which falls in October or November. Thousands visit Mai Beni during Maghe Sankranti which falls in January.