# Barbote

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'''Barbote''' was a [town](/source/town) and [Village Development Committee](/source/Village_Development_Committee_(Nepal))  in [Ilam District](/source/Ilam_District) in the [Province No. 1](/source/Province_No._1) of eastern [Nepal](/source/Nepal). At the time of the [1991 Nepal census](/source/1991_Nepal_census) it had a population of 4,739 persons living in 876 individual households.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |title=Nepal Census 2001 |work=Nepal's Village Development Committees |publisher=[Digital Himalaya](/source/Digital_Himalaya) |accessdate=17 September 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |archivedate=12 October 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

It was superseded by '''[rural municipality](/source/List_of_gaunpalikas_of_Nepal)''' in 2017.<ref name="mofald">{{cite web|title=Final District 1-75 Corrected Last for RAJPATRA|url=http://mofald.gov.np/sites/default/files/News_Notices/Final%20District%201-75%20Corrected%20Last%20for%20RAJPATRA.pdf|accessdate=12 April 2017|website=Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development|publisher=MoFALD}}</ref>

Barbote is a charming village area located within the Ilam Municipality, widely recognized for its lush greenery and rolling tea gardens. Situated along the Mechi Highway, it serves as a scenic transit point for travelers heading deeper into the hills of eastern Nepal. The region is famous not only for its tea but also for its high-quality agricultural products like Akabare chilies and dairy. Its cool climate and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect spot to experience the authentic beauty of Ilam’s landscape.

== Overview ==
'''Barbote''' is a scenic and culturally rich locality situated in [Ilam District](/source/Ilam_District), within the [Koshi Province](/source/Koshi_Province) of eastern [Nepal](/source/Nepal). It is located north of the main Ilam Bazaar and serves as a vital transit point for travelers heading towards high-altitude destinations such as [Maipokhari](/source/Maipokhari) and [Sandakpur](/source/Sandakpur). The area is renowned for its lush greenery, historical tea plantations, and its strategic location on the road to the [Kanchenjunga](/source/Kanchenjunga) region.

== Geography and Connectivity ==
Barbote lies along the northern stretch of the hills in Ilam. It is a key junction on the route that connects Ilam Municipality to the northern parts of the district and onwards to [Taplejung District](/source/Taplejung_District).Barbote is the primary gateway to Maipokhari, a [Ramsar site](/source/Ramsar_site) and a sacred lake located at an altitude of approximately 2,100 meters.The road passing through Barbote eventually leads towards the trekking trails of [Kanchenjunga](/source/Kanchenjunga), the third-highest mountain in the world. It also serves as a transit for visitors traveling to Sandakpur, which offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range.
== Economy ==
The economy of Barbote is heavily centered around agriculture and tea production.
* '''Tea Industry:''' The '''Barbote Tea Estate''' is one of the historic and prominent tea gardens in the region, contributing significantly to the production of high-quality orthodox tea.
* '''Cash Crops:''' The area is famous for the production of "Akabare" (round chillies), cardamom, and ginger. 
* '''Tourism:''' Due to its cool climate and views of the tea gardens, it has become a popular stopover for domestic and international tourists.

== Tourism ==
Visitors often stop at Barbote to experience the authentic "tea culture" of Ilam. The misty weather, especially during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, creates a picturesque landscape. Its proximity to Maipokhari makes it a hub for nature lovers and pilgrims alike.

== See also ==
* [Ilam, Nepal](/source/Ilam%2C_Nepal)
* [Sandakpur](/source/Sandakpur)
* [Maipokhari](/source/Maipokhari)

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.un.org.np/maps/district-maps/eastern/Ilam.pdf UN map of the municipalities of Ilam District]

{{Ilam District}}

Category:Populated places in Ilam District

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