Milke Danda is a 25 km long ridge lying in between the altitudes of 2500m and 3000m - described as an eastern counterpart of Khaptad Plateau of Far Western Nepal. The ridge has great ecological variation ranging from the Sal Forests of the Tamur and Arun river valleys to alpine vegetation at its highest point. Milke Danda is renowned for for having the highest diversity of Nepalese Rhododendron species (29 out of 32 species reported from Nepal). It has beautiful Midhills forest landscapes including the sacred lakes of Gufa Pokhari and Lam Pokhari. It also has a rich ethnic diversity. The area is notable for its core area of dense virgin Rhododendron forest. The best time to visit this are is between March and May. Other attraction of this trek are the Makalu and Kanchenjungha Himal. This area provides opportunity for less strenuous trek in Avery scenic landscape. An understanding has been reached among the local people, conservationists and the government agency to conserve this area.