Mechi

Mechi is one of the 14 zone that lies in Nepal. It is named after Mechi river as Mechi river flows through this zone. It lies in Eastern Development Region. Koshi zone is one of the developing zone of Nepal. Koshi zone contain all three geographical region which are Mountain Region, Hilly Region and Terai Region. Ilam is the headquarters of this zone. Ilam is also famous for tea. Mechi zone consist of four district which are Ilam,  Jhapa, Panchthar and Taplejung. Its neighbouring zone is Koshi. The main inhabitants of this zone are Kirant while people from other caste like Brahmins, sherpa, tharu, chhetris, Tamang etc too live here. The main occupation of this zone is Agriculture and Tourism while Trade and Animal Husbandry, Business are side occupation of this zone. The climate of this zone is hot, dry, cold and rainy. Illam, Kanchanjangha Conservation Area, Antu etc of the important tourist area of this zone.