Mirik & Pasupati

Exploring the picturesque hill station of Mirik

Calm and peaceful, blossoming flowers and lush green forests, enchanting lakes and sunrises, charming Swiss Cottages and picturesque landscapes- this is how your describe the quaint hill station of Mirik! Nestling majestically amidst the hill of Darjeeling, Mirik rests in peace just 52 kms away from Siliguri. With a total population of 25,000 people, Mirik is perched on a height of 5,800 meters above sea level. Being a new addition to the map of Darjeeling, this hill station is grabbing great eyeballs as the newest summer retreat for the people of India. It is now considered the best halting point for the tourists before moving on to the ‘Queen of the Hills’, Darjeeling. Enjoy a thrilling vacation to Mirik by getting in track with the best Darjeeling Tour Operators. The Darjeeling Tour Operators provide attractive offers and deals on each package enabling you to save loads of money! 

Surroundings, climate, vegetation of Mirik

With plenty of tea estates, cardamom plantations and orange orchards, Mirik is a tranquil destination that is surrounded by lush forests and colorful gardens. Far away from the maddening urban crowd and pollution, Mirik houses all amenities that can make your trips memorable and comfortable. The vegetation of Mirik is pretty unique in nature since the trees planted, were brought by the British Government that has adapted to the climatic condition and terrain of Mirik extremely well. 'Crypto Maria japonica' trees wrap the entire hills of Mirik, that is also known as ’Dhupi’ locally.

Climate in Mirik is really pleasant and enjoyable throughout the year. The temperature barely goes up to 30 degrees in summer and float around 13-18 degrees in winter. Annual rainfall in Mirik is about 297 centimeters. People in Mirik are mostly Nepali by origin and the main language of the region is Hindi and Nepali while English and Bengali can also be heard at times.

Main attractions in Mirik

Pashupati market- Located on the Indo-Nepal border in the Darjeeling District, your trip to Mirik would remain incomplete if you don’t visit this place. An 11 kms drive from the town of Mirik, this market is a haven for all shopaholics! Famous for foreign goods, the Pashupati market also marks the getaway to the Kingdom of Nepal. Shop to your heart’s content during your family vacations in Mirik. This market is fairly accessible from Mirik. You can hire a private car or even reach to this place approaching the way to Sukhia Pokhri that lies on the Mirik-Darjeeling route. If you wish to enjoy a nice toy-train ride while on your way to the Pashupati market, the nearest railway station at Ghoom (41 kms) is at your service! With so much excitements on board, your family vacations in Mirik is surely going to be a once in a lifetime experience.      

Samendu Lake- located at the heart of the Mirik valley; this is a man-made lake with a length of 1.25 sq.kilometers. Famous for its boating and angling facilities, this lake is enveloped by the Dhupi forests.

Kawley Dara- If you want to capture Mirik from a bird’s eye view, then this is the ideal point.

The Helipad- get magnificent views of the Mirik town and lake while experiencing the majestic landscapes of the Kanchenjunga Mountain.

Rameetay Dara- You will be mesmerized with the view of the breath-taking sunrises and sunsets from this spot.