Mai Tea Estate Breathes Life Into Nepal Community

A few miles from Ilam, the tea capital of Nepal lies the quiet wetland called Mai Pokhari. The weather is seldom sunny and clear, but there’s a certain clarity in the omnipresent fog of the place. Pilgrims from all over the country flock to Mai Pokhari (goddess pond). Legend says Hindu deities Lord Shiva and Parvati meet here once a year. The light of this divine rendezvous, always hidd

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Ritu Rajbanshi is a freelance writer based in Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal. She earned a master's degree in development at Kathmandu University.

3 Comments

  1. Nishchal Banskota
    on August 8, 2023 at 10:53 am •Reply

    Amazing article as always RItu. Kudos to you for highlighting the stories of our Nepali producers. Tea journey is such a perfect place for authentic voice from origin!

  2. Monjur Hossain
    on March 25, 2024 at 3:13 am •Reply

    I would like to visit tea plantation and factory in Ilam region. May be 3 days in Ilam. Can you organise this visit from 20 April 2024. Can you please organise, what will be budget including standard hotel.

    Monjur Hossain

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