Ilam is the district headquarters of Ilam district at a distance of 675 kilometers from Kathmandu. It is also called the place of sunrise because geographically it is the first place in Nepal to touch the sun rays of dawn. The name Ilam is derived from a Limbu language meaning "li" means twisted and "Lam" means Road. Ilam was one of the ten self ruling states of Limbuwan before the unification of Nepal; its ruler King Hangshu Phuba Lingdom of Lingdom dynasty was ruling Ilam as a comfederate state of Limbuwan until 1813 AD. Ilam was the last of ten Kingdoms of Limbuwan to join the union of Nepal.
Ilam is today one of the most developed places in Nepal. Its tea ILAM TEA is very famous and exported to many parts of Europe. The main source of income in this district is tea, cardamom, milk, ginger and potato.
Two kilometers rive towards north of Ilam takes oneto Mai Pokhari lake, situated at an altitude of 2500meters. It is situated at peaceful lace surrounded by rhododendron bushes amidst lush green forest. Lake captivates the sight sees with jade clean water and multi-colour fishes flashing brilliantly. Small thatched huts of sages, temple of house lord Shiva, Mai temple, SatyaDhuni guest house and Sanskrit School are situated nearby. Occasions like Hari Bodhini Ekadashi see busy human activities in this otherwise peaceful and secluded place. In addition of the places described above there are many other smaller but attractive ponds and lakes in Ilam.
Situated at an altitude of 1677 meters, Shree Antu Danda isan ideal place for viewing sunrise and sunset. Forest and the ponds of the area are very attractive. This also offers the panoramic view of the Mt. Everest and Kanchanjangha of Nepal, and Darjeeling, Khersang and Mirik of India. Because of its topography and scenic beauty it is compared with Darjeeling.
Ilam is the core area for tea plantation. In spite of granule tea, Ilam produces best quality tealeaves. There are more than a score of tea-estates, big and small, of great economic values that add impressive beauty to the place.
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