Kanyam

llam is the far eastern district of the country, inhabited by people of different colors living in peace and harmony. Neighboring the famous Indian hill town of Darjeeling, it is situated on the foothills of Mount Kanchanjunga, The third highest peak in the world. Ilam is adorned with an almost limitless range of lush-green tea gardens. The rolling hills covered with tea leaves are simply majestic. The thick white fogs alternatively descend to veil the gardens and then suddenly vanish. Greenery prevails all over the hills of Ilam all around the year. Ilam Tea Garden located near Ilam Bazaar and Kanyam Tea Garden located halfway between Terai plain and Ilam Bazaar are the major gardens of Nepal

Places of Interest

Antu Danda:

Antu Danda, situated at an altitude of 1677m in Ilam District, is famous for its unique views of Everest and Kanchanjunga. It is the best vantage point for viewing sunrise and sunset. There is a motorable road from Ilam to Chhipitar from where one can reach Antu Danda on foot. This exhilarating trekking along the lush green hills takes about 3 hours.

Mai Pokhari:

Situated at an altitude of 2438 meters, Mai Pokhari is a famous place of pilgrimage in Ilam district. Lying at about thirteen kilometers north of Ilam Bazaar, this beautiful place consists of the pond whose circumference is more than one kilometer. Altogether there are nine ponds in the area some of which are large enough for boats. This place becomes alive every year during 'Harisayam Ekadashi' when a one-night fair is held. This place is a famous picnic spot for nearby people Mai Pokhari can be reached in four hours from Ilam Bazaar in jeep. On the way are the villages of Chureghanti, Bakhaute, Dharapani and Hasbire Bhanjyang, which offer commanding views of the snowy peaks towards north.

Sandakpur

Sandakpur at 3,636 meters on the international Napal - India borderline provides majestic view of the Himalayas, Mt. Kanchanjunga , Mt. Kumbhakarna , and Mt. Makalu and even Mt. Everest . Rare wildlife like red panda, musk deer and wild bird Danphe can be seen in the forest of this area. From Illam Bazaar one can go up to Maimajhua Khorsanitar via Mai Pokhari in a vehicle. From here one has to trek for about 15 hours to reach Sandakpur.

Kanyam and Fikkal

Kanyam and Fikkal have large tea estates for which Ilam 140 years. These tea plantation areas are popular among tourists for picnicking, sightseeing and taking photographs. Fikkal is a business centre in the area. It falls on the Mechi Highway on the way to Ilam.

Happy Birthday - Wishings

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I’m wishing you another yearOf laughter, joy and fun,Surprises, love and happiness,And when your birthday’s done,
I hope you feel deep in your heart,As your birthdays come and go,How very much you mean to me,More than you can know


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On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;I hope all of your wishes come true.May each hour and minute be filled with delight,And your birthday be perfect for you!

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Instead of counting candles,Or tallying the years,Contemplate your blessings,As your birthday nears.
Consider special peopleWho love you, and who care,And others who’ve enriched your lifeJust by being there.
Think about the memoriesPassing years can never mar,Experiences great and smallThat have made you who you are.
Another year is a happy gift,So cut your cake, and say,"Instead of counting birthdays,I count blessings every day!"

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God gave a gift to the world when you were born—a person who loves, who cares,who sees a person’s need and fills it,who encourages and lifts people up,who spends energy on othersrather than herself,someone who touches each life she enters,and makes a difference in the world,because ripples of kindness flow outwardas each person you have touched, touches others.Your birthday deserves to be a national holiday,because you are a special treasurefor all that you’ve done.May the love you have shown to othersreturn to you, multiplied.I wish you the happiest of birthdays,and many, many more,so that others have time to appreciate youas much as I do.
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It’s your birthday time again;It’s true; there’s no denying,Another year has come and gone;You know that I’m not lying.
So for you, the birthday person,Here’s what I want to say:I hope this birthday’s the best one yet,In every delightful way.
So happy birthday to you.Have lots of birthday fun!May your birthday wishes all come true,Even if you have a ton