X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Ilam District


Ilam District

The treaty between the other Limbuwan states and the King of Gorkha (Gorkha-Limbuwan Treaty of 1774 AD) and the conflict of Gorkha and Sikkim led to the unification of Ilam with Gorkha.

Mongol National Organisation

Whilst unsuccessful in national elections, the party has now village level seats in Ilam District.

Singalila Ridge

The district of Ilam in Nepal falls on the western part of this ridge, and the northern ridge ends up in Sikkim, the Indian part of the Himalayas.


Lepcha people

The Lepcha people are composed of four main distinct communities: the Renjóngmú of Sikkim; the Támsángmú of Kalimpong, Kurseong, and Mirik; the ʔilámmú of Ilam District, Nepal; and the Promú of Samtse and Chukha in southwestern Bhutan.

Sukhiapokhri

Sukhiapokhri is near Nepal's eastern border with India at Ilam District, Mechi Zone.


see also