Travel to Mirik - A Guide for Tourists

Mirik is a very popular hill station that is visited by tourists all over the world to enjoy their stay close to nature, with the beautiful lake and pine forest. This guide here will help the tourists to travel to Mirik, find places of interest to visit, find accommodation and hotels and act as a guide to help travelers traveling Mirik to make the stay an enjoyable and problem free.

Mirik, once known as the 'Burnt Hill' is a popular hill station in North Bengal, India, known for its beautiful Sumendup lake and the exotic view of the Himalayas, is one of those mostly visited tourist spot in the Darjeeling district.

    This small hill station of Mirik, is truly a paradise, with the green lustrous pine forests, the beautiful Sumendup lake and all along the peaceful and friendly people of Mirik, that makes all visitors and tourists visiting Mirik, love their experience of staying here.

How to Reach Mirik:

The nearest airport to Mirik is the Bagdogra Airport and the nearest railway station is the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. It is a 3 hours journey by road from the airport and the railway station to reach this beautiful paradise of Mirik. One may travel to Mirik in buses, shared jeeps or hired taxis.

Places to See in Mirik:

This beautiful hill station of Mirik is truly gifted by nature that gives the tourists a breath taking experience during his visit.

The Sumendup Lake in Mirik is a popular hotspot for all tourists which stands out as a beauty of nature, reflecting the pine forests that surrounds the lake. Boat rides are available for tourists in the lake, with individual rides costing as low as Rs 30 for half an hour. One may also try horse riding around the Mirik lake and in the pine forests for an awesome ride with nature.

   Tourists may also take a look at Devisthan which is a beautiful Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess which gives you a peaceful experience close to god. The huge Bokar Monastry located in the hill top of Mirik is a Buddhist temple, known for its architectural beauty and perfectness. You may also visit the Don Bosco Church in Mirik which is another remarkable piece of architecture.

    One thing that tourists visiting Mirik should always go for is a horse ride to the tea gardens, orange orchards and pine forests. There is never a better way to explore nature than in horse backs. Tourists are also often seen taking the view of the early sunrise at the helipad hill at Mirik, from where you can see the beautiful scenic view of the Kanchenjunga peak with the Himalayas like a crown over the hill station of Mirik.

Where Do I Stay at Mirik:

    There are plenty of hotels that are available for tourists to stay in Mirik, at very nominal rates. One can preferably stay near the Krishnanagar area where most of the hotels are situated and is also very near the lake side. Hotel Jagjeet is one of the best hotels in Mirik providing excellent accommodation and food.