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Ilam Hills, Nepal
Ilam, Eastern Nepal
Ilam, Eastern Nepal
- Eastern Himalayan hills
- Tea-growing slopes
- Mist and monsoon rainfall
- Smallholder agriculture
Known for
Ilam is known for Nepalese orthodox tea, green hill landscapes, cardamom, ginger and smallholder mountain farming.
Terroir
Ilam's rolling hills in eastern Nepal have cool elevations, abundant monsoon rainfall and frequent mist. These conditions support tea, large cardamom, ginger and other crops across terraced and sloping farmland.
Cultivation
Tea is cultivated by estates and smallholders, with leaf quality influenced by elevation, season and plucking standards. Cardamom and ginger may form part of mixed farm systems. Processing and provenance should be documented by producer.