With Lake On One Side & Pine Trees On The Other, Explore Mirik The Charming Town In Darjeeling District!

by Sanmita A
With Lake On One Side & Pine Trees On The Other, Explore Mirik The Charming Town In Darjeeling District!

Amazed by the views of Darjeeling? The rolling hills, snow-clad mountains, and pine trees have their ways of charming travellers worldwide. While Darjeeling woos people with its gardens, food and views, it also boasts of the hidden spots and quaint towns which are perfect for unwinding from a hectic city schedule. Mirik is a small town in West Bengal, a tourist spot known for its pretty views, tea estates, and iconic monasteries.

Mirik Is Home To Tea Gardens, Mirik Lake & More

Mirik is one of those places in Darjeeling that has been gaining a lot of attention among mountain enthusiasts now. Additionally, the place has various monasteries and lakes. It even offers activities like horse riding to give you the serene yet adventurous time you would want for yourself. Just to let you know, Mirik is going to be breathtakingly beautiful if you are one of those who loves to stroll through tea gardens, see quaint towns and enjoy the local flavours.

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View Points That You Can’t Miss Out

Apart from the ambience, it is a must that you sight the majestic snow-clad mountains in Darjeeling. To do so, head to Mirik’s Kawlay Dara View Point and the Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery and be mesmerised by the wholesome sights you will witness. To reach Mirik, the nearest airport you need to travel to is Bagdogra. You can book a vehicle from there and head to Mirik town. However, if you plan to take the train, the nearest station would be Jalpaiguri. As for the road routes, you can head to Mirik from three towns — Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Kurseong.

We would definitely recommend you visit the monastery in Mirik. Have you seen the other towns near Darjeeling yet? Let us know in the comment section below.

Cover Image Courtesy & Other Images: Official Website/https://wbtourism.gov.in/