Mirik
The valley of Orange Orchards
Mirik Tourism
Nestled to the hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, situated at an altitude of 1495m in the banks of Sumendu Lake, Mirik had become a beautiful tourist destination due to its climate, accessibility and natural beauty. Amidst the Himalayan valley, Mirik is an excellent spot for romantic getaways, to marvellous temple architecture, to mesmerizing valleys of orchids and gardens. Located at 59 kms from Darjeeling, the well-populated yet not too overcrowded town is an amazing place for someone to looking out for a perfect hill station to get away.
Things to do in Mirik
1.Devi Stan
3 kilometres from city centre
Located near to the city centre, Devi stan is one of the oldest and most sacred temple...
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2.Mirik Tea Gardens
4 kilometres from city centre
The view of the Mirik valley covered in rays of sunlight against the clear sky backdr...
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3.Bokar Monastery
1 kilometres from city centre
Situated at 2.5 kms from Mirik, the beautiful red coloured monastery is neatly tucked ...
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4.The Mirik Lake
1 kilometres from city centre
Located in the heart of Mirik at an altitude of 1494m from the sea level, the Sumendu ...
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5.Orange Orchards
3 kilometres from city centre
Mirik is famous for its beautiful plantations. These plantations are spread across th...
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6.Pashupati Nagar
9 kilometres from city centre
Located at about 15kms from Mirik, the Pashupati Nagar market is a beautiful market si...
Read more7.Mirik Church
1 kilometres from city centre
Located at 2.7 kms from Mirik, the Mirik Church is a small tiny church situated in De...
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8.Bunkulung
16 kilometres from city centre
Nestled into the lap of nature, 32 kms from Mirik, Bunkuling is a picturesque Himalaya...
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The centre of all the attraction is the Sumendu Lake surrounded by the garden, Savitri Pushpaudyan on one side and pine trees on the other side connected by a footbridge, Indreni pool. Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery, Devi-Sthan, Deosi Dara, Mirik Lake, Rameetay Dara are some of the major tourist attractions in Mirik. Mirik with its picturesque beauty attracts photographers, nature lovers and travellers from all over.
How to reach
Mirik is easily accessible by road. It is located at considerable distance from railway station and Airport.
How to Reach by Flight
Nearest airport to Mirik is Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri which at a road distance of 47 km. It is a domestic airport which has regular flights from all places in India.
How to Reach by Train
New Jalpaigur, distanced at 56 kms from Mirik, is the nearest railway station to Mirik, which is well connected with all major cities in India by rail.
How to Reach by Bus
The best way of travelling to Mirik is by bus, which runs regularly from all the major towns in West Bengal.
How to Reach by Road
Taxis, private cars, shared jeeps and tourist mini coaches are the common vehicles to reach Mirik from Darjeeling, Kurseong, Siliguri.
How to travel within
Local transport is in tourist cars and small vehicles including rickshaws and three-wheelers run by local people.
Local Cuisine
The local cuisine of the place has great influences of Bengali Culture. Some of the must-try dishes in Mirik includes Hakka noodles, a special kind of soup- Thukpa and a few other Tibetan dishes. Most of the eateries in Mirik are concentrated in Krishna Nagar.
Some of the famous restaurants in Mirik are:
· Sukh Sagar Restaurant
· Samden Tibetian Restaurant
· Hotel Jagjeet
Mirik Itinerary
Day 1:
After the early morning breakfast, drive from Darjeeling to Mirik. The drive would take about 1.5 hours. Head to Pashupati Nagar, the market on Indo – Nepal border and later to the Bokar Monastery to get the amazing view of Mirik. After visiting Devi stan and Mirik Church, you can stop for lunch. After lunch, you can spend the evening on the Sumendu Lakeside or visit the Orange Orchard Blossoms. Spent the night at Mirik
Day 2:
Next day start early and drive from Mirik to Bunkulung. Spent the day roaming around and enjoying the activities in Bunkulung, head back to Mirik.
