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Ilam vs Bhaktapur & Patan

Pick Ilam for

peace and quiet, tight budgets, nature, fewer people

Pick Bhaktapur & Patan for

culture and heritage, family trips, first-timers

Ilam compared with Bhaktapur & Patan
IlamBhaktapur & Patan
RegionNepal, Ilam, KoshiNepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati
Highest point2,400 m1,400 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground3–42–3
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, AprOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonQuietBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹2,500
GatewayBhadrapur / BiratnagarKathmandu
With kidsGoodGreat
With seniorsGoodGreat
PermitsNone for Indian citizens.Indian citizens: passport or voter ID. Separate entry fee for each Durbar Square.

Ilam: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Bhaktapur & Patan: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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