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The peaceful and tranquil hill
resort of Mirik boasts of several nature spots. The wild flowers,
lovely lake and flourishing forests of Cryptomaria Japanica trees
make Mirik appear as a tropical paradise.
How to Get to Mirik:
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Foreigners visiting Mirik must possess an Indian visa. No special
permit is required for either traveling inside Mirik.
However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when
required.
LOCAL
TRANSPORT: Private taxis, jeeps
and landrovers are available for local sightseeing in and around |
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| Mirik. Tourist Cars, Tourist
mini coaches and taxis are available for transfer of passengers
between Mirik and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra. |
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AIR
CONNECTIONS: Bagdogra at a distance of 55 km.
ROAD
CONNECTIONS: Mirik is connected
with all weather metal road with Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kurseong etc.
RAIL
CONNECTIONS: Nearest railheads
are Ghoom(41 km),
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Darjeeling(49 km), Siliguri(52 km) and New Jalpaiguri(60
km) or. From there, visitors may proceed to Mirik by bus or taxi or
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Where to stay in Mirik:
Accommodation is easily available at Mirik. You may take your
pick from the many hotels, tourist Lodge, tourist hostel and
tourist cottages in Mirik. Infact there are several Swiss cottages
too in Mirik that are referred to as Motels that make excellent
accommodation option.
TOURIST COMPLEX,
Phone: 0354-43237
Accommodation: Double rooms (Rs. 350), Dormitories (Rs.
30), cottages (Rs. 300) and Swiss cottages (Rs. 750)
Restaurant: Indian and Chinese
HOTEL JAGJEET,
Phone: 0354-43231.
Accommodation: Deluxe double rooms(Rs 550) per night. Super
deluxe double rooms( Rs 850.) Rs 1,000 for a room for eight persons.
Restaurant & Bar: Indian, Chinese, Tandoori and
Continental .
HOTEL RATNAGIRI
HOTEL MHELUNG
Places to visit in and
around Mirik:
Sumendu Lake - This man made lake is 1.25
km. long and a 3.5 km road surrounding it is the main attraction
of this place. At the backdrop of the lake, you will get an
idyllic view of Mt. Khangchendzonga and the green luster of Oak,
Chestnut and Maple. The Sumendu Lake is ideal for
activities like boating, fishing & picnicing but not for swimming.
Devi Sthan - Nearby on the west bank of the lake is the temple of Singha Devi
or the Devi Sthan. You must visit the temple that attracts several
tourists. If you move to the other side of the lake you may pray
to Hanuman, Shiva and Kalimata in the temples dedicated to them.
Bokar Gompa is other spot worth visiting.
Deosi Dara - This is a vintage point in Mirik that must be
visited to catch some vistas of the plains, hills and peaks in and
around Mirik.
Rameetay Dara is ideal for watching
the spectacular sunset and the sunrise besides the mountains and
plains of Mirik. You may even check out Kawlay Dara for
some more breathtakingly beautiful views of Mirik.
Rai Dhap - While in Mirik you may even picnic at the spot
of Rai Dhap. Rai Dhap has a small lake that is the source
of potable water in Mirik.
Thurbo Tea Garden & Factory
- A conducted tour of the tea
factory is an interesting option at Mirik for it
is surrounded by some of the best tea estates.
Apart from these, the
nurseries of Mirik house a good collection of orchids although
there number is not quite large.
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Donbosco Church
Mirik Bazaar Shopping Centre
Tamang Buddhist Monastery
Homedara Siva Mandir
Orchid Nursery & Cardamom firm
Mirik Busty Orange Garden (2.5 km)
Pasupati Market (11 km)
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