| Mirik is a
nest in the hills is West Bengal’s one of the hill resort at an altitude of 1767
meters with its own special charms-49 km from Darjeeling and 52 km. from Siliguri. 1.25
km. long lake is fed by perennial streams. A floating fountain in the middle of the lake
is a joy for ever and very often you may find the glory of Kanchenjungha reflected in the
lake waters. A rich forest of thousands of Cryptomaria-Japanica trees clothe the slopes on
the west. A 3.5 km zig-zag footwalk takes you along the lake – a sleek footbridge
connects the garden on the east with the woods on the west. Alone or in company, you are
sure to enjoy a boat-ride in the lake.
General Information
Area |
335
acres (Tourism project area) |
Population |
16,000
(Approx) |
Altitude |
1700
Metres (5800 feet) |
Climate |
Summer
290 C Max
Winter 130 C Max |
Rainfall |
279.4
cm (Annually) |
Clothing |
Summer
: Light Woollens & tropicals
Winter : Heavy Woollens |
Languages |
Nepali,
Bengali, Hindi & English |
|
Trekking:
Trekking from Mirik to Sandakphu, Phalut
has become very popular. Short trek from Mirik to Kurseong via Balasan river & Namsu
could be covered within the day only.
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