subject: Adventure Holidays In Mirik,west Bengal,india [print this page] o the west of the lake, a ten-minute walk away, are three Hindu temples dedicated to Hanuman, Kalamata (the Goddess of time) and Shiva. The colourful Bokar Gompa monastery of the Mahayana Buddhists is sits high on a hill and watches over the town. One can take pony rides to see the sights in Mirik. And if you want a whiff of the Himalayan village life then take the 8-hour trek to Kurseong.Mirik, like Kurseong, hasn''t been overrun by tourists and in this lies its USP.
How to get there by Air
The nearest airport to Mirik is Bagdogra 55 km away.From here you can hire a cab or take a bus to get to Mirik.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest railhead to Mirik is New Jalpiaguri. It is well connected to major cities around India and only 60 km from Mirik.
How to get there by Bus
Take a bus or hire a taxi from Darjeeling, Kurseong or Siliguri to get to this picturesque hill station.
Best time to Visit
Mirik is an all year round destination with temperature not exceeding 30C . Winters can get pretty cold here.
The hotels in Mirik cater to both expensive and budget travelers. Orange Country Retreat is a good hotel offering all the modern comforts. Motel Swiss Cottage and Hotel Jagjeet are among the best hotels that suit the budget travelers.
Nearby Places
Kurseong is a beautiful hill station 50 km from Mirik. It is the land of the white orchid and a perfect getaway for those seeking to find refuge from a fast paced city life. Darjeeling approximately 50 kms from Mirik, was once popular as the ''Queen of the Hill Stations''. Though
she wears that title a bit wearily now no one can deny the breathtaking beauty of this hill station. Its tea gardens and the panoramic view of surrounding mountains make this hill station a must visit destination.
by: Raman Mankotia
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