Mirik

MIRIK

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Mirik is being developed as a hill resort. It is 55 kms from Siliguri. The town is centered around the Sumendu Lake. Landscaped gardens, the tourism department cottages and boating facilities have made Mirik an attractive resort town. Mirik is 1767 m above sea level.

Being promoted as a New Hill Station, Mirik  is a a small valley in Sing-lila hills region, about 50 Km. From both Siliguri and Darjeeling at an altitude of 1767 m . Weather is very pleasant here. The lake is the main attraction here and there is a 3.5 Km. Path around it. You can boating here . And the dense forest of pine, cardamom and the orange will definitely captivate your heart. Another attraction of Mirik is Pashupatinagar in the border of Nepal. 

mirik Lake  
The climate of Mirik is very pleasant and the temperature rarely crosses 30 degrees during the summers. But the winters are very cold. Accommodation in Mirik is good and cheap with hotels concentrated near the Mirik lake.

Mirik Lake

 

Quickinfo:

Altitude: 1767 msl
Climate: cool and temperate
Temperature:
Summer: max 29oC
Winter: max 13oC
Rainfall: 279.4 cm annually

 Places to see

The Sumendu Lake

The major attraction of Mirik. The arch bridge across the lake is 80 ft. long. Boating and fishing are two of the most popular pastimes here.

Rameetay Dara

A viewpoint from where one can get a sweeping view of the plains and the mountains. Sunrise and sunset seen from this point are unforgettable sights.

Deosi Dara

Another observation point offering a panoramic view of the plains, the hills and the peaks.

Rai Dhap

An ideal picnic spot. The source of drinking water for the whole of Mirik.

Debi Sthan

The revered Hindu temple, the Singha Devi Mandir is on the western bank of the lake.

Mirik is surrounded by some of the best teagardens of the region. Thurbo tea Estate, one of the best known, is only 2 km from Mirik. One can visit the factory to see tea being processed.

You will be welcomed by perpetual sunshine, wild flowers, in delicate pinks and blues, a fascinating alpine setting, and warm, shy smiles of a people disarmingly unmindful of the more urbane tensions.

On the western bank of the lake is the Debisthan with its Singha Devi mandir.

Mirik Lake View

Mirik has several view points like Ramitey Dara and Deosi Dara which offer spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan ranges. Mirik  also has tea gardens, orange orchards and cardamom groves.

 

MIRIK:

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By Road: Mirik is connected by road with Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling with the routes passing through stretches of great scenic beauty. Mountains of Mirik are covered by Tea Estates.

By Air: Mirik isThe nearest airport is Bagdogra, 55km away.

By Rail: Broad guage railhead is new Jalpaiguri at a distance of 60km. The toy train station nearest to Mirik are Ghoom(41km), Kurseong(46km), Darjeeling(49km).

LODGING: Besides a Tourist Lodge and Tourist cottages, there are private hotels. The Mirik Day Centre has a good restaurant.

Mirik Map

Trips to make