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Ilam is a trekking region of Nepal, with routes of 3 days that climb to 2,328 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for treks here on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 28 per person over 3 days when four trekkers share, against USD 112 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas. Local practice differs (checked 19 October 2026): the Khumbu municipality opted out and issues its own trek card, and day hikes are rarely checked, but follow the rule and hire a guide; confirm with your agency. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

3 days · up to 2,328 m · from Kanyam. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Upcoming departures: Nov 2026

Ilam
Days
3
Highest point
2,328 m
Starts from
Kanyam
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Recommended
Best seasons
Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov

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Open departures for Ilam, grouped by month. Exact dates and names are shared after you join.

Cost per person: November 2026

Per-person estimate for a group of 5

Room and food
NPR 7,500
Permits
NPR 0
Buffer (10%)
NPR 750
Per person
NPR 8,250

Assumes 5 trekkers, no guide, no porter and a 10% buffer. Estimates only; fees change.

November 2026NPR 8,250 · 4 spots left
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How much do you save with partners?
Ilam Tea Gardens and Antu Danda, 3 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 16,912≈ $126

That's 43% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 22,193

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 15,000
  • 2 porters × NPR 8,250NPR 16,500

NPR 31,500 ÷ 4 people = NPR 7,875 eachNPR 7,875

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 12,300
  • PermitsNPR 0
  • 10% bufferNPR 2,018

= Total per personNPR 22,193

  • Licensed guideNPR 15,000 → NPR 3,750
  • 2 porters × NPR 8,250NPR 8,250 → NPR 4,125

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Ilam

Guide cost per person for 3 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 37. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 112—USD 204
2 trekkersUSD 56USD 56USD 148
3 trekkersUSD 37USD 75USD 129
4 trekkersUSD 28USD 84USD 120

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Ilam

  • Checkpoint practice on open routes like this one is looser than the written rule, but follow the rule: most partners hire a guide. Decide as a group before you buy permits.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Ilam a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 2,328 m
  1. Day 1Kanyam → Fikkal
  2. Day 2Fikkal → Antu Danda
  3. Day 3Antu Danda → Fikkal
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Ilam: questions trekkers ask

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Yes, the rule applies in Ilam: a licensed guide through a registered agency is part of the permit (Department of Immigration). National parks and conservation areas: the Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023 requires a licensed guide. Local practice differs: 2026 operator reports say checkpoints check for a guide in Annapurna and Langtang, while Khumbu (Everest) uses a municipal trek card instead. Follow the rule: trek with a licensed guide through a registered agency in every region. Most solo trekkers hire a guide and then pay for it alone; with partners you split that cost.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 3,750 each instead of NPR 15,000 alone (estimate, mid-range, 3 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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