Attraction
Phidim
Panchthar's scenic ridge capital with rhododendron walks and Himalayan views
Phidim is the district headquarters of Panchthar, sitting at around 1,200 metres on a ridge in the far eastern hills of Nepal, close to the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is surrounded by cardamom and tea plantations, temperate forest, and rhododendron groves that blaze red in spring. Phidim is a quiet and authentic Nepali hill town with a warm Limbu cultural character, and the Saturday market is a lively gathering of communities from across the district. The ridge above town offers excellent views toward Kanchenjunga and the Singalila range on the border between India and Nepal.
Highlights
Kanchenjunga and Singalila range views
Rhododendron forest spring walks
Limbu cultural heritage and market
Cardamom and tea plantation country
Gateway to Sandakpur ridge trek
Trips in Nepal
Practical Info
Address
Phidim, Panchthar District, Koshi Province
Opening Hours
Daily; Market: Saturday
In This Destination
Panchthar
Untouched beauty along the pristine ridge of the east
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