Ilam — “Queen of Hills”– is one of the richest districts in Nepal in terms of its bio-cultural diversity, natural landscape and flourishing professionalism in agriculture, especially in its cash crops sector. Ilam is also the most famous District of Nepal for the production of tea and well-known for its special brand: Ilam Tea.
Ilam Tea Gardens
Location: Our organic tea farm is located halfway between the terai plains and Ilam Bazaar near Kanyam Tea Garden.
Responsibilities: As a volunteer of “Organic Tea Gardening”, you will gain hands-on experience helping the tea farmers and local communities to cultivate and harvest organic tea through sustainable farming methods. Tasks and projects vary depending on the season and current needs. Farm maintenance chores include soil preparation, weed control, starting seedlings, tea plantations, pruning, harvesting, processing and packaging.
Qualifications: There are no specific qualifications except strong willingness and interest both to learn and share.
Length of Commitment: Minimum one month.
