Ilam to host First Suryodaya Tea Festival on November 21-22

Under the men's category, a 12.5 kilometre tea trail race will be organised, awarding the first with a cash prize of Rs 30,000, second with a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and the third with a cash prize of Rs 10,000. The race under women's category stretches to nine kilometres, with awarding Rs 20,000 for the first prize, Rs 10,000 for the second and Rs 5,000 for the third. Promoting tea tourism and showcasing the tea trail which is currently under construction in Suryodaya Municipality are the objective of the festival, according to Lama.

It is estimated to cost Rs 1.5 million rupees to organise the festival. A 25.5 kilometre tea trail is being constructed under the trail-based tourism project. The trial will connect Kanyam at ward 7 of Suryodaya Municipality with Shri Antu at ward 5.

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