Mirik Tourism

3.9 / 5 Beaches, Hills Valleys,

Ideal Duration : 1 day Best Time : March to July
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"The Valley of the Sun" Mirik Tourism Located on the banks of a huge lake, the hill town of Mirik adds to North Bengal's bounty. Amidst the Himalayan Valley, Mirik has more to offer than just beautiful mountains and lakes. From boating experiences for your romantic getaway to temples for the faithful to orchids and gardens for the nature's child,West Bengaltourism is incomplete without Mirik. The well populated, yet not over crowded town also offers viewpoints for those quiet moments of introspection and traditional Indian Bazaars to splurge. Going to Mirik for the perfect hill station getaway is an idea you'll never go wrong in. Download Mirik PDF Guide > What's Great? It is a laid back hill station with scenic beauty. It has a mild climate which makes sight seeing easy. Unlike Darjeeling, it doesn't have an extremely cold weather. What's not so Great? Not much to explore here. For Whom Mirik is perfect for travellers who are looking for unexplored places, away from the rush and the crowd.

One Day Itinerary From your hotel after breakfast, you can head off to the Mirik Lake, which is the heart of the town. Boating and fishing can be a good idea to explore the lake and its shores. You can then take pictures from the Rainbow Bridge and also indulge in horse riding. On the western bank of the lake, you can visit Devisthan, a small temple of Hindu Goddess, Singha Devi. Tea Estates can be your next stop where you can experience the production of the world famous Darjeeling tea. Finally, you can watch the sunset Rameetay Dara Viewpoint where has a scenic view of plains as well as frozen mountain range from there. Given more time, you can even explore more small areas in this small town.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mirik The local cuisine of the place has influences of the Bengali Culture and the local weather, along with dishes that all hill stations seem to share. There are some things that are very special to the place, including Hakka noodles, a special kind of soup- Thukpa and a few other Tibetan dishes. Restaurants are spread all over the place, with high concentrations around Krishna Nagar. View 3 Restaurants in Mirik >>

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Mar-Julis the best time to visit Mirik The beautiful hill station experiences all seasons in full bloom. The winter months get chilly, the summer is warm but not very hot, given its altitude. The monsoon comes with all its strength, with frequent showers nearly every day. Though the monsoons add an unearthly charm to this holiday haven, visiting during the peak monsoon months may ground you to your hotels. Hence going in March, end of May- July is an ideal time owing to the pleasant weather and absence of rains. July does experience mild showers, so you may just get to make the most of your July trip. Weather in Mirik Loading... Mirik in Summer (March - June) March to June are the hottest time of the year in Mirik. With maximum temperature up to 30 degrees Celsius. You can wear light cotton clothes in the day, however, light woollen may be needed during the evenings. This is a good time to visit Mirik as it makes a pleasant weather for sightseeing. Mirik in Monsoon (July - October) Monsoon season begins from July to October bringing heavy downpour which very frequent. It isn't a very good time to visit Mirik since you'll hardly be able to get out of the hotel to travel around the town. Mirik in Winter (November - February) Winters start from November when you will feel the need to wear woollens even during the day. December is the peak winter time. The temperature may even fall to 1 degree Celsius. Monthly Weather in Mirik Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 2 19 February 2 21 March 8 22 April 14 25 May 13 26 June 11 28 July 14 27 August 16 31 September 15 26 October 10 29 November 4 24 December 4 21

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