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Ilām at a glance

  • Ilām has a population of about 17,000.
  • It lies in Koshi.
  • Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal, is about 272 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Dharān, about 65 km away.
  • Close by: Bhadrapur (44 km), Dhankutā (60 km) and Īṭahari̇̄ (70 km).

First-date ideas for Ilām

Everyone in Ilām knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Ilām: questions and answers

How far around Ilām can I search?

Within 50 km of Ilām there are 8 towns and cities — Dārjiling, Naksalbāri and Kurseong among them — with more than 300,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ilām free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ilām and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ilām real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Ilām?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nepal or abroad.

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