Mirik: The Quiet & Mild Hill Town

Want to take a stroll among a quiet forest path with a lake on your side? Want to have a boat ride in the lake and feed the fishes which are available a plenty? Want to pluck oranges from the orchards with your own hand? You should just visit Mirik. 

Mirik is one of the quiet hill resorts of West Bengal at an altitude of 1767 metres with its own special charms – 49 km. From Darjeeling and 52 km. From Siliguri. Its weather is very pleasant, neither too cold like Darjeeling, nor as warm as Siliguri. The 1.25 km.Long lake is fed by perennial streams. Very often you may find the glory of Kanchenjungha reflected in the lake waters. A rich forest with thousands of Cryptomaria-Japanica trees clothe the slopes on the west. A 3.5 km. zig-zag footwalk takes you along the lake – a sleek foot bridge connects the garden on the east with the woods on the west. Alone or in company, you are sure to enjoy a boat-ride in the lake.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Area: 335 ACRES (Tourism Project area)
Altitude: 1767 metres (5800 ft)
Population: 16,000 (approx)

Climate:
Summer : 29°C Max - Min 15°C
Winter : 13°C Max - Min 2 °C
Rainfall: 279.4 cm (Annually)

Best Season: March to mid June & September to December

Clothing
Summer : Light Woollens & tropicals
Winter : Heavy Woollens

Language: English, Gorkha, Bengali & Hindi

TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION:

AIR: Nearest Airport is Bagdogra, about 55 km. from Mirik

RAIL: Nearest Rail-heads are Ghoom 41 km., Darjeeling 49 km. and Siliguri 52 km.

ROAD: Mirik is connected by road with Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kurseong by the following routes :
(i) Mirik-Hilay-Bhanjang-Pashupati Fatak-Simana-Sukhiapokhri-Ghoom-Darjeeling – 49 km.
(ii) Mirik-Soureni-Phuguri T.E.-Gayabari T.E. – Dudey Garidhura-Khaprail-Siliguri – 52 km.
(iii) Mirik-Garidhura-Longview T.E.- Makaibari T.E. Kurseong – 46 km. (Jeepable).

Village homestay at Rangbhang Khola

Where to stay:
Plenty of hotels from budget to luxury to suite every pocket. Alternative places of stay are various homestays where it is possible to have a taste of the lifestyle of the indigenous people. Homestays are located away from the busy market areas, mostly in villages at a distance of few kilometres from Mirik town. For booking, contact us at GreenChannel.treks@gmail.com or phone us at +91-8145863495 .

Nearby Places:
Siliguri 49 Km
Darjeeling 43 Km
Ghum 36 Km
Sukhiapokhri 27 Km